BATTLEJÄMM is a meeting place for dance and performance artists that invites everyone to experiment with the body, space and time. According to the rules of the Battle, artists in different categories come to jam with each other in a 1vs1 format. This is a good opportunity to let the unknown carry yourself and put your stage nerve to the test. Battlejämm is a place where you can be fragile, raw, funny and enchanting. What matters is the wish to be present and reactive!
In the case of the Battle format, we value above all the fact that the participants do not have to prepare specific material, find a space or production to take the stage, but the given conditions for performance are created by the organizers. Regardless of the popularity of dance battles in Estonia, contemporary dance and performance artists rarely have the opportunity to perform without prior preparation.
Come move with us, think with us and celebrate with us!
Categories this year are contemporary dance and happening performance.
REGISTRATION for participants is open until May 30th. To register, buy a ticket from Fienta
1 category: 7 euros
2 categories: 10 euros
All proceeds from the registration fee will be shared between the two first place winners!
The event is FREE for spectators! There is an option to contribute to the winners fund.
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EVENT SCHEDULE
12:00 - 12:30 Registration/warm-up
12:30 - 13:00 Opening of Battlejämm
13:00 - 15:00 Contemporary dance
15:00 - 15:30 Break
15:30 - 17:30 Happening Performance
17:30 - 18:00 Winners awards and finish
The HOSTS of Battlejämm are Liisbeth Horn and Annabel Tanila!
Event is supported by: Estonian Cultural Endowment, Tallinn Education Department
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CATEGORIES
In the category of contemporary dance, the dancer’s ability to use the techniques specific to contemporary dance, the sense of music and the ability to improvise in a varied manner are valued.
JUDGES
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DJ: Coming soon!
In the Happening performance category, we encourage participants to explore the possibilities that exist in this space and time through their own bodies. Happening performance values the performer's stage presence, ability to engage the audience, playing with site specificity, and inventiveness in creating contact between their body, objects, and sound. Although the participant's main tool is the body, dance technique is not required here. Therefore, everyone who is interested in experimentation is welcome!
JUDGES
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Sound designer: Coming soon!
More information from the website
Battlejämm is created by Anumai Raska and Keithy Kuuspu and produced by Sõltumatu Tantsu Lava (STL). Feature photo by Karoliina Kreintaal.
Kalma square • Kotzebue tänav 9, 10412 Tallinn, Harju maakond, Estonia
