At the heart of NOVO lies the belief that the body is not separate from the universe, but an expression of it. The Chakras help to map the body and re-connect to its living portals of sensation, memory, and motion. Through her signature blend of dance and philosophy, artist and choreographer Sivan Rubinstein deepens her ongoing inquiry into the body as home: a vessel for creation, loss and transformation.
An extract from Embodied Activism is presented in the bar throughout the show run. The project was originally realised as a three-month exhibition at Aspex Gallery, Portsmouth, co-curated by Sivan Rubinstein and Ricardo Reveron Blanco.
Pre-show talk
There will be a pre-show panel discussion offering insight into Sivan Rubinstein’s research process, joined by collaborators Dr Sarah Fine and Ricardo Reveron Blanco. The conversation will reflect on practices of creation and collaboration, and explore the body as a site and tool for research.
Babies & Parent/Carer matinee
There will be a relaxed morning performance followed by an opportunity to meet the artists and gently move to live music with your baby. Designed for up-to-2 parents/ carers per child (pre-walkers and crawlers). Please ensure that both adult and baby tickets are booked at the same time.
Choreographer: Sivan Rubinstein
Composer: Liran Donin
Dramaturg: Xenia Aidonopoulou
Light designer: Zoé Ritchie
Botanical Set Design: Alina Dheere
Costume Designer: Zi Kim
Research and development collaborators: Lou Moria, Masako Masuchita, Dr. Sarah Fine
Understudy: Lydia Walker
Producer: Treacle Holasz
Assistant Producer: Zöe Grain of Treacle Makes
Marketing and Digital Content Support: Upright Fools
Creative Consultant: Ricardo Reverón Blanco
Graphic designer: Maya Cohen
Photographer: Jurga Ramonaite
Novo was created as part of Sivan’sartist residency at Cambridge University and commissioned by The Place and JW3. It was made with support from, Queen Mary University, Abderrahim Crickmay Charitable Settlement, ValleGaudia, Pesero 2024 and Amat, and Dugdale Arts Centre.