Anouk van Dijk is a Dutch choreographer, director and the creator of Countertechnique. In this episode, she talks about the underlying themes in the work ‘Out of the blue’. The performance is a carnival of colour that celebrates the power of the imagination and the resilience to adapt.
She explains some of the rationale behind her movement system Countertechnique and emphasises the power of distraction, the inherent creativity of technique, and she discusses the kind of tasks and tools she uses to feel in the moment. She also touches on longevity and her extraordinary love of dance and dedication to it.
Out of the Blue is a collaboration between Skånes Dansteater, Malmö Opera Orchestra and Malmö Opera Children's Chorus. World premiere at Malmö Opera 4 December 2021.
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Host: Kit Brown, dancer, Skånes Dansteater.
Guest: Anouk Van Dijk, choreographer.
Editors: Alex Blondeau, Samuel Denton, dancers, Skånes Dansteater.
Jingel: Anders Ortman.