‘Contemporary dance is no longer an unreachable thing to enjoy’
STHLM DANS is proud to have been featured in a long article by Erick Woodby in Krull Magazine about the Festival and the Audience Club led by Anna Kozonina. Krull Magazine is a creative digital platform and the preeminent, lifestyle publication for black culture in Stockholm, Sweden.
It says that the festival is ‘a collaborative effort in and around Stockholm and its suburbs, making everyone feel part of a vibrant and inclusive community.’
Describing the experience of the Audience Club members, it follows, among others, the experience of Ksenia, a dance enthusiast from Russia and based in Stockholm:
‘Ksenia went to dance shows in Stockholm before attending the festival’s 2023 season but struggled to know which performances to attend. STHLM DANS made it easier with its program of events and descriptions. “When I found out about the Audience Club, I immediately sent my application. I liked the idea of being part of a group that encouraged discussions about dance. Last year, I had questions and missed not being able to share my experiences.” “I can usually feel and understand parts of a performance,” Ksenia said. “But if you don’t know how to articulate it, it doesn’t exist. Anna’s discussions offered another way for me to experience dance.”
Ksenia recounted her experiences with the Krump workshop. “Nach’s way of communicating changed my life. She enhanced my perceptions of dance and how we can see our bodies. Not just on stage but in our everyday lives. How we communicate with others using movement.” She adds: “What I learned from Nach was similar to the discussions with Anna. Her pre-show presentation helped me more than I expected. I learned about dance’s theoretical, historical, cultural, religious, and political backgrounds worldwide. The discussions broadened my view. Contemporary dance is no longer an unreachable thing to enjoy.”
The full article can be found here: https://krullmag.com/blog/the-audience-club-and-sthlm-dans/
Picture: Nach’s workshop in Botkyrka at STHLM DANS 2024
