Unveiling the Lively Tapestry of Contemporary Dance

Odeon Theater [ENA] In the vibrant heart of the Vienna city's cultural scene, at the Odeon theater, a groundbreaking event is set to ignite the senses and challenge perceptions. The Living Positions modern dance performance, an extraordinary showcase of select contemporary productions from the realms of dance, performance, theater, and music theater, is poised to grace the stage once more.

These internationally acclaimed works, which have previously only graced Vienna's theaters for fleeting moments, are being resurrected for an exhilarating rendezvous at the illustrious Odeon Theater. Prepare to embark on a journey of discovery, as Living Positions invites audiences to delve into the extraordinary, the experimental, the genre-defying, and the provocative. Let's explore the avant-garde, let's celebrate the boundary-pushing, let's revel in the uncharted territories of artistic expression!

At the forefront of this cultural odyssey lies "Candy's Camouflage," a mesmerizing exploration that transcends conventional boundaries. Rooted in the practice of autocorpography, an act of self-embodiment that intertwines self-measurement, self-exploration, and self-revelation, "Candy's Camouflage" delves into the depths of identity with unapologetic audacity. Within the confines of the performance space, real bodies cast shadows, melding seamlessly with the silver-hued images projected magnificently onto the background. A dark sensuality pervades the atmosphere, a manifestation of libidinous autonomy as three figures, bathed in ethereal light, intertwine in a dance of self-discovery.

To understand oneself is to embark on a perpetual journey of self-portraiture. The Imploding Portraits Inevitable series, which commenced with Liquid Loft's seminal productions "Shiny, Shiny…" and "False Colored Eyes," metamorphoses with "Candy's Camouflage." Here, projections of the feminine are offered up for scrutiny, subjected to a battery of stress tests that challenge stereotypes and shatter fragile clichés. Yet, at its core, "Candy's Camouflage" delves into the superficial, exploring the outermost layer of humanity—the skin—and all that adorns and veils it.

A stellar ensemble lies at the heart of this transformative experience, each member a luminary in their own right. Stephanie Cumming, Katharina Meves, and Karin Pauer infuse their performances with a raw authenticity that captivates and enthralls. Under the visionary direction of Chris Haring, their movements transcend the mundane, transcending mere choreography to become a visceral expression of the human condition. Complemented by the evocative compositions and soundscapes of Andreas Berger, the ethereal lighting and scenography by Thomas Jelinek, and the striking costume design by Julia Cepp, "Candy's Camouflage" emerges as a symphony of sight and sound, a testament to the power of collaborative artistry.

Yet, behind every transcendent performance lies a tapestry of dedication and craftsmanship. The tireless efforts of Stefan Grissemann, Luke Baio, and Roman Harrer, among others, have helped shape "Candy's Camouflage" into a beacon of artistic innovation. Special thanks are owed to Anna Katharina Laggner, Roderich Madl, Mara Mattuschka, and Fritz Ostermayer for their invaluable contributions, as well as to the esteemed organizations that have supported Liquid Loft's endeavors, including ImPulsTanz – Vienna International Dance Festival, the MA7 Cultural Department of the City of Vienna, and the Federal Chancellery of Austria.

As Living Positions unfolds its captivating tableau of contemporary performance arts, it beckons us to embrace the extraordinary, to challenge our perceptions, and to celebrate the boundless potential of artistic expression. Through "Candy's Camouflage" and its companions, we are reminded that within the depths of self-exploration lies the power to reshape our understanding of identity and transcend the limitations of the human experience. So, let us venture forth into this kaleidoscopic realm of creativity, where the boundaries between reality and illusion blur, and the possibilities are as limitless as the imagination itself.