DANISH DANCE THEATRE - MARINA MASCARELL

This contemporary dance performance delves into the Law of Jante, as envisioned by Marina Mascarell and the mongrel community epitomizes a group of narrow-minded individuals propelled by envy and apprehension towards the unfamiliar or new arrivals. They fail to celebrate uniqueness, instead exalting mediocrity and ensuring conformity while oppressing any divergence from the norm. Mongrel premiered in October 2015 at the Gothenburg Opera as an original piece for one of the world’s leading dance companies, GöteborgsOperans Danskompani. It received an enthusiastic response from both audiences and critics alike, earning nominations for the 2016 Barcelona Critics’ Awards in categories such as Best International Performance and Best Choreography, ultimately winning the award for Best Set Design. For the Danish premiere in January 2024, an original musical composition has been crafted by the Spanish composer and cellist, Yamila Ríos and new costumes have been designed by Nina Botkay. Marina Mascarell have also revisited the choreography together with the dancers of Danish Dance Theatre.

Marina Mascarell is the Artistic Director of Dansk Danseteater, the National Dance Company of Denmark. She is an internationally acclaimed choreographer recognized for her thought-provoking and interdisciplinary work. Previously, Marina was Resident Choreographer at Korzo Theatre in The Hague (2011–2021) and an Associated Artist at Mercat de les Flors in Barcelona until 2022. Before transitioning into choreography, she was a dancer with Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) and Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet in New York City. Beyond her independent creations, Marina has been commissioned by renowned institutions such as Nederlands Dans Theater 1 & 2, GöteborgsOperans Danskompani, Lyon Opera Ballet (Biennale de la Danse de Lyon), Skånes Dansteater, Dance Forum Taipei, and Sydney Dance Company for the 50th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House, among others. Her artistic practice extends beyond dance, engaging with visual arts, film, music, and theater in interdisciplinary collaborations. Marina has received several awards and recognitions, including the BNG Excellent Dance Award (2015), acknowledging her impact on the field of contemporary dance.

With support from Grete and Sigurd Pedersens Fond, William Demant Fond, Grete and Sigurd Pedersens Fond, William Demant Fonden, Københavns Kommunes Scenekunstudvalg, Dronning Margrethes and Prins Henriks Fond, Dir. J. P. Lund og Hustru Vilhelmine Født Bugge’s legat
Stagind and concept Marina Mascarell / Choreography Marina Mascarell and Jessica Lyall, Lukas Hartvig-Møller, Merete Hersvik, Bradley Waller, Kristin Bjerkestrand, Leticia Silva, Yi-Shao Li, Amancio Gonzalez,Wolf Govaerts, Luca Tomaselli / Music Yamila Ríos / Dancers Jessica Lyall, Lukas Hartvig-Møller, Yi-Shao Li, Amancio Gonzalez, Wolf Govaerts, Lola Potiron, Carlos Luis Blanco Ramos, Nicky Daniels, Finn Armstrong / Set design Kristin Torp / Costumes  Nina Botkay / Dramaturgy  Bodil Persson / Choreography assistants Patricia Seron Pawlik / Choreography intern Ottavia Catenacci / Text Josephine Olhoff-Jakobsen og Marina Mascarell / Light design Raphael Frisenvænge Solholm / Sound design lyddesign Rafael Cañete Fernández / Photo  Bradley Waller

Una Hora Abans: Saturday, March 28