Conflicted Embodiment: Practices of Making Public

The PhD project Conflicted Embodiment: Dancing Transatlantic Migrant Dances introduces Conflicted Embodiment as both a concept and a set of practices.

The practices comprise:

13:00–14:00 Performance practice:
Solo and Group Work session on Conflicted Embodiment
Break
14:15–15:05 Writing practice:
Presentation of the Dance-que-te-quiero-dance´s text.
Break
15:15–16:15: Transmission practice:
A Conflicted Embodiment workshop for practitioners

Practical Information

Fika and breaks: Yes, there will be both.
Documentation: There will be a camera recording the event for research purposes. 
Proximity: Yes, there will be moments of physical proximity.
Touch: Yes, touch may occur, always based on prior consent.
Language: English, with interjections in Swedish, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese.
Shoes: Street shoes are not allowed in any of the dance studios at this venue. Clean indoor shoes, flip-flops, or socks may be worn inside. 
The venue is fully accessible.

Credits: 

Dramaturg of the event and editor of the written component: Vladimir Miller
Proofreader: Mariana Pessino
Dancers: Natalia Perea Santana, Mariê Mazer, Yari Stilo and cate 
Co-presenter of the written component: Nefeli Gioti
Technique: Carl Amnert and Olle Axén
Script assistance: Aphra Behn, Marie Geneviève van Goethem and Maria Baderna 
Special thanks for studio bookings and space arrangements: Ingela Stefaniak Öhman, David Meyer and Jasmin Dedic. 
Thanks for the support: SUDPAC student Union, Subject Area Dance STAFF, Segunda Cuadernos de Danza, Eugenia Cadús, my mum, my dad, my sister, Aquarela and Vara. 

Public defence
The public defence will be held on the 22 May 2026 (Link will come)

Read more about the PhD project

 
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