To B.E.” is a performative work that explores the multifaceted nature of the artists’ relationship with mothering. Drawing from her experiences of pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood, the piece delves into the complexities of fearing the passage of time, desiring to be fully present in the moment, and the process of capturing, honoring, and experiencing time itself. The performance explores the intricate tapestry of caregiving, challenging the stigmas that western society often attaches to traditional, patriarchal notions of motherhood. Through a set score of movements and emotive gestures, the dancer embodies the complex emotions that arise when a woman transitions into the role of mother. The choreography portrays the amplification of ambivalence – a push and pull between societal expectations and personal desires. The performer weaves through space and inside states mirroring the internal struggle many women face in their new maternal role.
Choreography Cristina D’Alberto
Performer Cristina D’Alberto
Costume design Carla Perrone
Dramaturgy Lou Cope
Video Design Dan Burwood
Sound design/live music Leonhard Kuhn
Light design Maarten van Dorp
Production management Laura Manz
Aknowledgements Supported by BLZT, FABRIC Birmingham Artist Support Scheme and Dance City Newcastle.
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