Scáling

An invitation to pay attention.
Working in real time, two performers with different bodies negotiate weight, time, proximity, and support. Akin to climbing, the material develops through continuous decision-making, where attention functions as material.
The work unfolds gradually through accumulation and sustained negotiation. Shifts in density and intensity emerge through the ongoing and constantly changing conditions of the encounter.
The piece forms an extended enquiry into how attention structures movement and perception in performance.

Markéta and Charlie met in a dance class in April 2019 and, after an instant and intense connection in moving together, felt compelled to continue digging into the physical conversation that began in that first meeting. Then lockdown happened, and so after a long break, they came together earlier this year and began to develop a practice of moving in connection with each other.

Matthew Paluch wrote about Scáling in Gramilano:
“It’s an honest, no holds barred exploration of partnering and what it entails. The observational learnings suggest trust, awareness, guidance, responsiveness, risk, and bravery. As a duo they’re so connected, but much more than just physically. There’s a mutual sixth-sense situation. The piece builds throughout: it starts minimally, and as the connection and trust builds so does the movement, in size and scope. This isn’t a ‘pretty’ piece – we are invited to watch the actual nitty-gritty – with moments of discomfort, questioning, elements of failure and recuperation. It’s very engaging… See this necessary work if you can.”

"moving and engaging" Tanznetz

Commissioned by: Candoco Dance Company and Saddlers Wells Theatre (UK)
Supported by: Wainsgate Dances (UK), Srdcem zapsaný spolek, z. s. (CZ)
Artists presented in the framework of Aerowaves, co-funded by the European Union

Co-commissioned by: Candoco Dance Company and Saddlers Wells Theatre (UK)
Supported by: Wainsgate Dances (UK), Srdcem zapsaný spolek, z. s. (CZ)
Artists presented in the framework of Aerowaves, co-funded by the European Union
Special thanks to: Rob Hopper, Julia Maybury and Olivia Edginton