The Pulse of Pressburg

The premiere and reruns of a multimedia site-specific dance performance, starring both professional dancers and  dance enthusiast coming from different Bratislava communities. Together they will present both a multicultural history of the place in a multi-ethnic city and the diversity of the Bratislava communities. 

Premiere:
7. 9. 2024 at 19.00 h
Reruns:
7. 9. 2024 at 20.30 h
8. 9. 2024 at 19.00 h a 20.30 h

The Pulse of Pressburg is a multimedia site-specific dance performance set against the authentic backdrop of architecture of historical building of Primate´s Palace.

The performance communicates with the audience through dance, contemporary sound, and visual design. The vibrant, colorful performance recalls the multicultural history of the city, evolving into a multi-ethnic dialogue. It reflects the present and dreams of a future that celebrates diversity.

The aim of this performative work is to revive the building of Primacial´s Palace, a symbol of the city.

The scenic design communicates in opposition to the theme. The colorless white ribbon is like censorship that wants to hide the variety of history, present and future of Bratislava´s culture, but even it will not resist the captivating rhythm of bodies and will paint itself with all the colors. The goal is to introduce performative art as an integral part of the city’s life and culture, engaging both the audience and passers-by.

Concept and choreography: Yuri Korec
Concept and dramaturgy: Miroslava Kovářová
Choreography and performed by: Silvia Bakočková, Lukáš Bobalík, Viktória Malá, Anja
Naňová, Lukáš Zahy
Scenography and visuals: Ondrej Zachar
Sound design: Matúš Bolka
Dance and performed by: Nancy Nguyenová, Miroslava Stašková, Aron Tesfaye, Jozef Vaľo
Production: Katarína Figula a Asociácia Bratislava v pohybe/Bratislava in Movement
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