Szeri Viktor: I Quit Ordinary Dancing
Spontaneous street scenes, bodies moving intuitively to music, and the sometimes destructive forms of joy inspire Viktor Szeri’s piece, I Quit Ordinary Dancing. While maximizing pleasure and hedonism associated with dance, Szeri draws from reality. The source of pleasure, however, is not in the beauty of the movements or the linearity of the story. By abandoning their comfort, both the artist and the audience work toward catharsis.
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Through the themes of having fun and entertainment, and by questioning their own role, Szeri explores what art can offer beyond cultural consumption. With disturbing, slowly undulating scenes, Szeri also highlights that while dance is an elemental part of life, the act of creation can be isolating, separating the artist from others. Instead of amusement, the aim is to foster immersion, from which dance unfolds as a sensual experience.
Created by: Viktor Szeri
Performed by: Márton Gláser, Viktor Szeri, Júlia Vavra
Music: András Molnár
Light: Ferenc Payer
Video: Tamas Páll
Co-production partner: Trafó
Production partner: Katlan Group
Supporters: Kulturális és Innovációs Minisztérium, Műhely Alapítvány, Nemzeti Kulturális Alap, SÍN Művészeti Központ
Trafó House of Contemporary Arts
The Trafó House of Contemporary Arts in Budapest is a unique venue in Hungary, embedded in the international contemporary scene, where different genres - theatre, dance, new circus, music and visual arts - are presented in a unique and authentic way.