© Björgvin Sigurðarson

Seven Poems from an Unwritten Book of Poetry

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Choreography and performance: Ólöf Ingólfsdóttir

Dramaturgy: Thomas Schaupp

Costume: Bryndís Ósk Ingvarsdóttir

Lights: Jóhann Friðrik Ágústsson

Music: Vivaldi, Scarlatti

Music concept and compilation: Ólöf Ingólfsdóttir

Premiere 5. September 2023

 Studio-Théatre des Grandes Ballets Canadiens

 Festival Quartiers Danses, Montreal

Further performances:

Reykjavik Dance Festival, 19. November 2023

Tjarnarbíó, Reykjavík, 7. February 2024

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About ​

When Ólöf Ingólfsdóttir was gripped by the desire to return to the stage after a long absence, she was driven by a question: what are the stories her body has to tell now, after all the years of joy and pleasure, but also of injuries and aging? What poems have been brewing and are ready to make their way to the surface? Her body answered in manifold ways. And the result is the solo dance performance Seven Poems from an Unwritten Book of Poetry.

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Review

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"The work was particularly powerful and feminine. The body stores memories in a different way than the mind, and Ólöf achieved a deep interpretation of women's connection or disconnection with their own bodies.“

Performing arts critics of radio program Víðsjá

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Award nominations ​

Gríman, Iceland performing arts awards 2024 - Best Dancer

Gríman, Iceland performing arts awards 2024 - Best Choreography

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