Artistic Direction: Jochen Roller
Jochen Roller (DE)
Trachtenbummler
- Tanz im August
German folk dances as a post-colonial dance spectacle: The indigenous customs presented in “Trachtenbummler” seem no less ’authentic’, ’foreign’ and ’exotic’ than the professed tribal dances from Samoa. Jochen Roller unmasks strategies of ethnic marketing and proves that German folklore also provides plentiful fodder for constructing the exotic.
„As I was visiting different groups, all with different folklore, from all over Germany, there were three things I just kept noticing. One was the fabulous minimalist aesthetic found in the folk dance choreography; it created an instant connection to my own choreographic practice. Another was the incredibly intricate system of symbols to be found on the traditional dress, regardless of region; with such a wide variety of symbols, borders, and appliqué. And finally, the conservative way in which all of these groups attempted, doggedly, to protect their cultural heritage from any type of change or modernization. It occurred to me that it was time I did some artistic experiments with dance and tradition.“ (Jochen Roller)
Costume Design Daniel Kroh
Libretto Florian Feigl, Jochen Roller
With Joavien Ng, Edouard Pelleray, Ahilan Bhuvanendra Ratnamohan, Jochen Roller, Magali Sander-Fett, Latai Funaki Taumoepeau
Lighting Design Henning Streck
Production A production by Jochen Roller and DepArtment, in coproduction with Sophiensaele and Theater Freiburg.
Funded by the Capital Cultural Fund.
Supported by Tanz im August
Trailer: Choy Ka Fai
Cast
Dates
Past
Location
Sophiensæle Festsaal
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