amuse tête - nützt’s nüt, schad’s nüt
Sexotisation of the black body in dance
with Christina Thurner
Tickets
Free entry.
Duration: 20 minutes
Language: German
Registration: none required
They hardly ever dance(d) Juliet or Romeo, they did not play fairies and only very rarely princes in ballet. In other dance styles their bodies were and still are the epitome of the erotic and exotic ‘other’. For a long time, black dancers did not play a significant role in Western artistic dance, or one that should be vehemently problematised.
Looking at the history of European stage dance, Christina Thurner explores the questions of where this discrimination comes from, how it has been handed down and how it should be dealt with today.
What is amuse tête?
Thematic inputs from experts set the mood for the performances. A special introduction to the evening together, guaranteed without spoilers.
