Mangi: Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope solo dance piece is a playful, colourful, and touching exploration of the many reflections and wonders of being alive. It takes the audience on a journey through togetherness, joy, and a deep sense of gratitude.
The piece is inspired by an interview with a 95-year-old woman and her unique wisdom about life and living.
Blending traditional performance with moments of shared experience, the piece invites the audience to reconnect with their inner child – to play, to seek joy, to allow themselves to be open and unguarded, and to experience a sense of togetherness and unity.
“I think play means exploring, experimenting, being curious, looking, seeing, being in the body, being alive, not being afraid, free.”
– Dot Fisher-Smith.
The performance gently blurs the line between performer and spectator. The audience is welcomed into a space of optional interaction and soft participation.
Kaleidoscope is not just a performance – it is the beginning of a lifelong artistic journey. Its mission is to follow the solo and the performer through time, documenting how both evolve and transform in parallel – ultimately journeying toward the age of 95.
This never fully finished work is a living creation, enriched by the passage of time and the process of aging, adding a magical layer to the project. The growing archive will serve as both a living memory and a space for reflection, allowing us to witness the unfolding transformation.
It is a wonder – just like a kaleidoscope.
English text is used in the performance.
Performances
- Friday 14.11. at 7 pm. (premiere)
- Saturday 15.11. at 7 pm.
Duration approx. 40 mins.
The show includes English text.
Tickets
- 20€ | Basic ticket
- 10€ | Discount ticket (students, pensioners, unemployed, performing arts professionals)
- 10€ | Wheelchair ticket + assistant ticket
- 35€ | Support ticket
*2-2,50 € Lippuagentti handling fee is added to the ticket price.
Tickets are also available at the door.
Venue
Studio Liikelaituri, Yliopistonkatu 58 D Tampere
Doors are opened 30 minutes before the show.
Please note that Studio Liikelaituri does not have a foyer or catering services. The space can be made accessible. More information about the venue is available here:
https://www.pirkanmaantanssinkeskus.fi/en/liikelaituri/
Makers
Concept/choreographer and performer: Kornélia Mangi
Lights: Elina Nopanen
Interview: Dot Fisher-Smith captured in Ashland, Oregon, USA by Reflections of Life
Picture: Essi Maaria Orpana
Production: Pirkanmaa Dance Centre and Kornélia Mangi
Supporters: Arts Promotion Centre Finland, Tampere city
Residencies: Pirkanmaa Dance Centre, Haihara Art Centre
Trailer: Tuulia Soininen
Kornélia Mangi is a Hungarian dance artist based in Tampere since 2023. As an artist and creator, she explores ways to bring dance and art closer to people by creating interactive and communal performances in alternative spaces. In her newest work, Kaleidoscope, she aims to create an experience of unity and awe for the audience—inviting them into a shared space of reflection, playfulness, and presence.
