SoundGraphy

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In SoundGraphy, three female dancers, representing these men of Ta’zieh, are creating music by moving their bodies (Sensors) into different positions. Without movement there is no sound. In other words, SoundGraphy is a collaborative musical composition where sound takes precedence over dance. A musical atmosphere created through movement.

SoundGraphy is a technology based performance using Movement reactive Sound Sensors on the body of performers with the aim of approaching a new notion of dance: Dematerialised Dance. SoundGraphy, visually is inspired by an ancient theatrical form from Iran called Ta’zieh that is being performed by non-professional, ordinary men as a religious practice in memory of a martyred Imam. No women were historically allowed to take part in this practice, except as spectators.

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Concept, Direction, Choreography Mehdi Farajpour
Sound art Mehdi Farajpour
Performers Fiona Witherell, Adele Gabbanelli, Sontje Skabo
With the support of the French Institute (Paris, France) and The Professional Program of The School of Contemporary Dancers (Winnipeg, Canada)

Mehdi Farajpour is the founder, choreographer and artistic director of the ORIANTHEATRE Dance Company. Farajpour began as a theatre and dance artist but now is considered a conceptual performance artist. The artistic career of Mehdi Farajpour covers various fields from dance, theatre, and performance art to the video, sound, and installation art. He divides his time between creating shows for the company and teaching his movement method: EMPTY BODY

ORIAN -In Persian language- refers to the notion of Nudity that is not necessarily related to the body and sexuality, but to the honesty, and thus to the truth.

ORIANTHEATRE Dance Company (established in 2011) is a French contemporary dance & physical theatre company under the artistic direction of Mehdi Farajpour. The company’s structure is designed as an international network of artists from various nationalities, disciplines & backgrounds.