We are looking for one additional dancer to join the creation of ́Dekarnation - my love, perhaps ́ in Bern, Switzerland from the 7th of February to the 26th of March 2022. The Open Call is aiming for applicants based in the region of Bern (or able to secure their own accommodation), but also open to applicants from other regions of Switzerland. 

Deadline for application: 
20th November, 2021 

Requirement: 
Strong technical & improvisational skills, interest in working with theatrical tasks, open to explore new structures of collaborations *Swiss based, preferably Bern based

Creation Rehearsal Period including first 3 shows in Bern:
7th of February - 26th of March 2022 

How to apply: 
Please send your CV + Portrait
2 video links to improvisation/choreographic material of your choice - 5min max. 

We welcome dancers of all genders and backgrounds to apply. We are looking forward to get to know you.
Please send your application to:
dekarnation@gmail.com 

Successful applicants will be contacted before the 5th of December 2021 and invited to an individual meeting. 

Concept description:
The project is based on the poetry book dekarnation of Eva Maria Leuenberger (Droschl, 2019). The collaboration lies in the interdisciplinary dialogue between the three medias poetry, music and dance. Under the artistic direction of Sophie Vergères, two additional choreographers (Marioenrico D’Angelo, Max Levy), the composer Philipp Rumsch, the dramaturge Giulia Rumasuglia and two dancers are invited for the creation. 

The choreographic team: 

Sophie Vergères: www.sophie-vergeres.com
Marioenrico D’Angelo: https://marioenrico.com
Max Levy: https://www.max-levy.com

Supported by: Kanton Bern, Stadt Bern, Ernst-Göhner, Migros Kulturprozent, Burgergeminde, Beta Stage Festival.

Special thanks to Jim De Block for the beautiful picture!