Programme

Paul Maheke, Nkisi & Ariel Efraim Ashbel

Sènsa

Part of “Spirits, Jinns & Avatars”

Duration approx. 50 mins.

“Sènsa” is a Bantu term that translates as “to become visible” or “to appear from a distance”. Paul Maheke, Nkisi, and Ariel Efraim Ashbel combine movement, sound, and light to explore diasporic imaginations and ancestral knowledge. As the music alternates between atmospheric waves and haunting twitches, ghostly shadows emerge and murmured words sound like spells.

This event can be combined with “Macho Dancer” by Eisa Jocson.

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  • Cast

    Concept

    Ariel Efraim Ashbel Paul Maheke, Melika Ngombe Kolongo (Nkisi)

    Music

    Melika Ngombe Kolongo (Nkisi)

    Lighting

    Ariel Efraim Ashbel

    Choreography

    Paul Maheke

    Costume

    Firpal Jawanda

    Styling

    Curtly Thomas

    Stage manager (HAU)

    Ruprecht Lademann, Tom Sattler

    Stage technology (HAU)

    Dominik Stillfried, Şenol Şentürk, Bernhard Linde

    Lighting manager (HAU)

    Marc Zeuske

    Lighting technology (HAU)

    Fabian Boldt, Ulrich Kellermann, Luise Graeff

    Sound technology (HAU)

    Matthias Kirschke

    Video technology (HAU)

    Marius Bratoveanu, Jan Gryczan

    Costume (HAU)

    Aleix Llussà Lòpez

  • Credits

    Very loud music and flashing lights are used in this event.

Further Information

Visitor note

Sènsa was co-commissioned and co-presented by Abrons Arts Center, Red Bull Arts New York and Performa 19 Biennial.

Supported by Arts Council England, FUSED (French U.S. Exchange in Dance), and the Flemish Minister for Culture. This project has been selected and supported by the patronage committee for the arts of Fondation des Artistes. With additional help from ICA London. A first iteration of Sènsa was developed in collaboration with Block Universe, London.

Notes:

After the performance on 10.3.: Dance with us! with Maryisonacid / free entry

Due to the scenic setting, this event at HAU1 is not wheelchair accessible.

Past dates

  • Thu 9.3.

    from 20:30 HAU1

  • Fri 10.3.

    from 20:30 HAU1

    Notes: Afterwards at CAN: Dance with us! with Maryisonacid

Location

HAU1
Stresemannstr. 29, 10963 Berlin

There are two marked parking spots in front of the building. Access to the Parkett by means of a separate entrance with lift when necessary. Barrier-free restroom facilities are available. Tickets for wheelchair users and accompanying persons can be booked via the ticketing system. If you need any help, please contact our Ticketing & Service team at +49 (0)30 259004-27 or send us an email at 
tickets@hebbel-am-ufer.de.

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