Jeremy Nedd
from rock to rock … aka how magnolia was taken for granite
Tickets
Duration: 75 minutes
Language: English
Accessibility: A sign language interpreter will be present before the performance. She will also translate one scene in the play into Swiss German sign language.
Six vibration vests will also be available. The vests convert music and sounds into perceptible vibrations.
Sensory notes: Loud music
Can a «move» belong to anyone? Taking a cue from the copyright infringement lawsuit brought by the American rapper 2 Milly against a video game company, Jeremy Nedd’s group piece «from rock to rock … aka how magnolia was taken for granite» dedicates itself to the viral dance phenomenon «The Milly Rock». Five performers examine this Hip-Hop «move» inspired by the rapper 2 Milly, which consists of minimalist and repetitive arm and leg movements executed in different variations. Together, they explore marginalized idioms of movement as well as the poetry and virtuosity inherent in such social and viral dance movements. This leads to a precise performance which unfolds with hypnotic power – intimate and touching.
Transparency Note: Brandy Butler is part of this year’s Swiss Dance Days jury and performs in this piece. She excused herself from the adjudication of the piece and did not cast a vote in this case.
Biography
Credits
Concept/Choreography: Jeremy Nedd
Performance: Brandy Butler, Nasheeka Nedsreal, Zen Jefferson, Jaime Lee Rodney
Technical management & lighting design: Sebastian Sommer
Stage design: Laura Knüsel, Jeremy Nedd
Sound design: Fabrizio Di Salvo, Rej Deproc, Xzavier Stone
Dramaturgy: Anta Helena Recke
Choreografic assistant: Kihako Narisawa
Distribution: ART HAPPENS
Production: Caroline Froelich (Moin Moin Productions)
Co-producers: Kaserne Basel, De Singel, Festival DDD Porto, Gessnerallee Zürich, Les Halles de Schaerbeek
Supported by: Fachausschuss Tanz & Theater BS/BL, Ernst Göhner Stiftung, Jacqueline Spengler Stiftung
