Residency Showing: BIOMIMICRY // Karolina Wyrwal

Concept, Choreography & Performance: Karolina Wyrwal

Music: Paul Tinsley

Working Title: BIOMIMICRY

Description the project:

Exploratory Movement Research: The Bridge Between Dance and Nature Connection:

The project explores the intersection of dance and nature through Exploratory Movement Research. Emphasis is placed on observing natural movements, patterns, and behaviors, with inspiration drawn from biomimicry principles for choreography. The exploration extends to environmental philosophy, contributing an ethical dimension to the connection between dance and nature. The overarching aim is to understand how dance can deepen our ecological consciousness and connection to the natural world.

Bio:

Karolina Wyrwal, a Berlin-based performer, choreographer, and art director, blends a diverse background in theatre and film choreography with video collaborations. Holding a BA in Performing Arts from NSCD, Leeds, and an MA in Food Science, she fuses artistic expertise with a research-driven focus. Having worked with choreographers like Ohad Naharin, Shobana Jeyasingh, Jacek Przybylowicz, Yossi Berg, and Toula Limnaios, Karolina's journey spans the Polish Dance Theatre (2008-2012) and engagements with Berlin theatres: Cie Toula Limaios (2012-2023), Thikwa Theatre, and Tanztheater Global. In 2023, she earned a Research Grant in Performing Arts from the Berlin Senate Department for Culture. Since 2020, she's collaborating with electronic music artist BLACKPITCH (DE), directing, choreographing, and producing art videos awarded at various film festivals.

Social & Web:

https://www.instagram.com/kalkowo/

https://www.facebook.com/kalkowo/

https://karolinawyrwal.com

Foto: Marcin Motyl

disclaimer:

This work was produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. The views expressed herein can in no way be taken to reflect the official opinion of the European Union.

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