Spiderweb - Embracing 'The Zero Point’ + The Lost Breath

Discover the magic of two unique performances that take you on a journey of emotion and imagination. For her innovative creation, Spiderweb, Ghent-based dancer Maya Sapera collaborated closely with Kesha Raithatha from the United Kingdom and India. In celebration of the premiere, they want to share the magic of their synergy with a double bill. Enjoy an evening full of wonder, where the boundaries of the familiar blur, and new worlds unfold before you.

Spiderweb - Embracing 'The Zero Point'
Dance / Music / Video Art

A fusion of dance, music, and visual art unveils a magical journey through the deepest realms of human emotion.

"Spiderweb" transcends the classical definition of a performance. With the pulsating heart of a giant drum and inspired by the ancient symbol of the spiderweb, which holds profound meanings of interconnectivity, unity, and reflection in many cultures, our artists have woven their creation story.

It is a story without end, a continuum of growth spiraling out, where each ending heralds a new beginning: the zero point. Can we connect with the wisdom of our emotions along the way? This performance challenges the conventional boundaries of art and invites the audience to contemplate deeply the creative power inherent in us all. It reminds us that we are all creators, whether consciously crafting art or shaping our lives through choices and interactions.

Artists:
Maya Sapera: dance
Robbe Kieckens: music
Leen Minten: music
Niko Himschoot: video art

Special thanks to the City of Ghent (subsidy), Kesha Raithatha (mentoring), Gretel Selusi Vanderdoodt (costume), Shanti De Bruyne (costume), Danspunt (residency), De Centrale (premiere), Danshuis De Ingang (residency), La Geste (residency), Eva Pollet (costume), Alain Platel (advice), Aakash Odedra Company (residency), The Curve (residency), Cultuurloket (financial advice), CC De Warande (residency), Reintje Callebaut (coaching), Katalin Trencsenyi & Uniarts Helsinki (mentoring).

The Lost Breath
Dance "Breathing is the first song of the ancestors."

Tonight, you are a witness to a work in progress. The Lost Breath is a part of a larger production.

The universe invites us to dance ancient stories and transform them into a grand celebration. This marks the beginning of a cyclical ritual in honor of voices resonating from the depths. Thus, stories of female ancestors are catalyzed through the body and spirit of a dancer. The Lost Breath came to life with Kesha's movement repertoire and her diary, where she documented her trance experiences in prayer and her encounters in the animistic tradition.

Dancer: Kesha Raithatha

Special thanks to Animistic Guidance and Advice: John Luke and Beatrice - Support and Mentoring: Karen Wood, G Sian - Soundscape: Deya Dova, Kevin Wrenn, Liquid Bloom, Anilah, and 'Sufi' by Nicki Wells for Aakash Odedra Company - Audio Arrangement: Sanjay Dattani and Kesha Raithatha