Sharing

ATASH

VASHT

Between memories and resistance – dance as a decolonial practice along the Silk Road.

In VASHT, Ulduz Ahmadzadeh explores sediments of her own body archive. She embarks on a fascinating search for traces of the ancient interweaving of figurations of dance knowledge and uses intersections of the old Silk Roads as a point of orientation to depict the far-reaching interweaving of these dance genealogies. Dance, also known as the mother of all arts, enables access to sources of knowledge inscribed in the body.

Through choreographic reinterpretation and reimagination, memory and resistance interweave to position dance as a decolonial tool for the restoration of cultural autonomy.

In this sharing, Ulduz and Till from ATASH عطش share their state of research and discover together the transformative power that lies hidden in dance.

By and with Ulduz Ahmadzadeh, Till Jasper Krappmann

Photo Peter Rauchecker

ATASH

The ATASH عطش contemporary dance company was established by the choreographer, dancer and researcher Ulduz Ahmadzadeh. Together with scenographer Till Krappmann, they work at the intersection of dance, performance, video, installation, documentation and activism. In various collaborations, the artist duo produces pieces in which dance is at the centre. Their most recent trilogy – Under Cover, Force Majeure and TARAB – was co-produced by Tanzquartier Wien and is touring internationally. ATASH عطش aims to expand the contemporary dance language with a Middle-Eastern dance vocabulary, breaking up the hegemony of Western dominated aesthetics, and specifically addresses socio-political issues and cultural hierarchies.

Dates / Booking
Friday, 13.12.2024
Clock 19:00 — 19:30
No reservation required
  • This event is free of charge

Studio 2
Tanzhaus Zürich
Wasserwerkstrasse 127a
8037 Zürich

  • Duration: 30m
  • English
  • Wheelchair accessible