YAYAYA AYAYAY (2017)
Ultra-terrestrial temporary dance proclaiming the historic chant: tnahc cirotsih eht gnimialcorp ecnad yraropmet lairtserret-artlU
A vision of a giant or an alien with a message; Ultimate Dancer and Robbie Thomson bring discoveries from the dark places. Expect a neo-ancient display of natural-high inducing lights, sounds and trippy ritual dances.
In 2015, Louise Ahl went into a darkness retreat for five days - a purpose-built room isolated from all light and sound. Ceremonial darkness is a classical method for accessing vibrant unconscious and super-conscious states. The experience was deeply transformative; at times hallucinogenic, emotionally moving, physically painful and has thoroughly inspired the creation of YAYAYA AYAYAY.
Credits
Choreography/Concept/Performance: Louise Ahl/Ultimate Dancer
Sound/Light/Performance: Robbie Thomson
Costume: Zephyr Liddell
Dramaturgy: Jo Bannon
Photography: Abigail Denniston for Live Collision
Supported by the National Lottery through Creative Scotland and ‘AMPS’ - a commission from Jerwood Charitable Foundation. Further support from: Tramway, The Work Room, Gessnerallee Zurich, Dance Base Edinburgh, Movement Research New York and Live Collision International Festival.
Performances
6th - 7th May 2017 at Tramway as part of Dance International Glasgow
19th - 23rd March 2018 at Southbank Centre, London
13th April 2018 at Chapter Art Centre, Cardiff as part of Experimentica Festival
9th March 2019 at Arnolfini, Bristol as part of Submerge Festival
Press
Article about YAYAYA AYAYAY in Figures Series
Review in The Sick of the Fringe
Review in The Play’s The Thing
Interview about YAYAYA AYAYAY in No More Workhorse
Video documentation available upon request.