Moving a memory

Moving a memory is a performance and an exhibition created for a gymnasium. Convoi Exceptionnel explores experiences and memories connected to this space which most of us have a relationship with. The smell of lacquered floor, thick rope, and wooden rib walls. Scheduled exercise activating a wide range of emotions. The gymnasium is charged with fear and joy. A place in the past and present. The Nordic gymnasium is a symbol of the fit body, disciplined and trained to obtain a good health. An architectural manifestation of public health. We challenge the space’s authority and give it another language. This is an invitation to move your memory.

The arc of the work is drawn up by Jon R. Skulberg, visual artist Maiken Bent, choreographer and dancer Wayson Poon, and composer and musician Paul Yip. 

Concept, space, stage direction: Jon R. Skulberg (NO/DK)

Choreography: Wayson Poon (HK)

Installations: Maiken Bent (DK)

Composition and live music: Paul Yip (HK)

Dancers: Wayson Poon, King San Lo (HK), Linette Stamp Christensen (DK)

Dramaturg: Astrid Hansen Holm (DK)

Creative producer: Lene Bang (DK)

Hongkong producer: Carrol Ho Kalos Production (HK)

Tour manager: Sigrid Aakvik (NO/DK)

Production assistant: Olga Regitze Dyrløv Høegh

Production: Convoi Exceptionnel and Onthewayson

Co-production: PASSAGE Festival, Dansehallerne og Bora Bora

Supported by: Statens Kunstfond, Kulturrådet, Nordisk Kulturkontakt, Nordisk Kulturfond, Wilhelm Hansen Fonden, Aarhus Kommune og Hong Kong Arts Development Council