Kardo Shiwan: KUR

Of roots, movement and layers of history: What do we carry with us?
What do our bodies remember of where we came?

KUR is a dreamlike stage piece combining thousands of years old traditional Kurdish folk dances and contemporary dance with mythology and cosmology. In Kurdish folklore mountains hold a significant purpose, which is why KUR takes place inside a mountain. Inside the mountain the past and future blend together and sense of time dissolves in to continuous stream of rhythm and memories. 

KUR is movement that challenges the body and merges dreams and reality together. This movement echoes the Kurdish tradition of halparke. “Core of halparke is in getting together, in touch and in being present for eachother. Halparke is danced hand in hand. At this time, maybe more than ever, people should come together”, says KUR choreographer Kardo Shiwan.

KUR builds a bridge through time on the stage. This bridge is formed by performes of different ages and backgrounds, music and video projection. In this multidisciplinary artwork movement, sound and picture frame the meaning of belonging and human connection in time, where we often lose sight of each other.

All performances at Liikelaituri
  • Thu 17.9. 18:00
  • Fri 18.9. 18:00
  • Wed 23.9. 18:00
  • Fri 25.9. 18:00
  • Sat 26.9. 18:00
  • Wed 30.9. 18:00
Purchase tickets

20 e | Basic ticket
10 e | Discounted ticket (students, pensioners, unemployed, performing arts professionals) 
10 e | Wheelchair + assistant ticket

To each performance we offer a limited amount of Pay what you can -tickets. We wish to make experiencing art accessible to as many people as possible. You can inquire about the availability of Pay what you can -tickets via email: tiedotus@pirkanmaantanssinkeskus.fi – Approach us in advance to confirm your place in the performance of your choosing.

Duration of the performance is 70 minutes. The space does not have a separate lobby, and the passage for audience members goes directly from the building stairway to the performance space. Seating is unnumbered, and it is formed of floor cushions and chairs.

Accessibility

Performance contains flashing lights. 

The studio Liikelaituri is located at Yliopistonkatu 58 D, 1 krs, 33100 Tampere. Accessible entrance from Pinninkatu at the address Pinninkatu 55 A. At the gate entrance, the door is on the right at 58 D, from where access to the 1st floor is via elevator. Please note that Liikelaituri does not have a lobby or refreshments service. Accessible access to the space can be arranged.

More about the space
Artists

Coreographer: Kardo Shiwan
Coreographer’s discussion partner: Lin Da
Performers: Wilhelmina Ojanen, Meri Pajunpää, Wilma Seppälä, Abas Shiwan, Kardo Shiwan, Katri Soini
Music: Juha Mäki-Patola
Light design: Elina Nopanen
Scenery: Kardo Shiwan
Scenery consult: Lotta Hurnanen
Costume design: Kardo Shiwan

Production: Pirkanmaan Tanssin Keskus & Kardo Shiwan
Production support: Arts Management Helsinki
Picture: Julius Töyrylä