Cullberg/Renan Martins

Stockholm’s acclaimed dance company Cullberg works for the very first time with Brazilian choreographer and dancer Renan Martins. In this new immersive performance, Martins enlisted the help of Olof Dreijer – the Swedish musician and founding member of the electronic pop group The Knife – to create the music accompanying a journey that challenges the conventional separation between dancers and the audience.

Infused with a vibrant pulse that echoes through the space, every heartbeat and movement is interconnected. With heat and blood keeping the pace of our collective desire for freedom, touch, and emancipatory energy, this rhythmic energy transforms the dance floor into a democratic space, where the roles of performer and spectator blur, fostering a sense of unity and shared experience. The audience is not merely a passive observer but an integral part of the performance, contributing to a collective energy that fuels the dance. This dance piece is not just a performance but a living, breathing entity that evolves with the input and presence of each participant. Here, the dancefloor becomes a microcosm of society, where diverse voices and movements converge to create a unified and dynamic whole.

This work speaks to some of Martins’ favorite topics: the power of collective action and artistic expression as tools for social engagement and transformation.

By: Renan Martins
Music: Olof Dreijer (please note that Dreijer will not perform live)
Costume: Suelem de Oliveira da Silva
Light Design: Christoffer Lloyd
Dramaturgy: Ana Rocha
DJ: Maele ”CHEZA” Sabuni
Production: Cullberg