Phakathi Inside explores the physical and spiritual dimensions, strengthening the manifestation of an avatar – an embodiment of a powerful spirit in physical form.
What unfolds when one discovers that the magic resides within ourselves, and that the true superpower lies in the art of transmutation?
As Joanna embarks on her journey, the room metamorphoses, enveloped in light and sound that accentuate her essence and presence. Slow and intricate movements intertwine with bursts of restrained volcanic energy, embodying the life that animates the physical form.
With the music in this work, Joanna is carrying on her lengthy engagement and exchange with South African artists and culture, which started in 2015. This piece has South African-inspired electronic music with lyrics in isiXhosa sung by Ntsika Fana Nxganga. The name “Phakathi Inside” is a South African slang mixing isiZulu with English meaning ”Inside Inside”.
Choreography and Dancer: Joanna Holewa Chrona
Soundcomposer: Yared T Cederlund
Vocals: Ntsika Fana Ngxanga
Light and Stage design: Ivan Wahren
Light design production assistant: Alba rask
Light technicians: Alba Rask, Eline Jacobsson, Ivan Wahren
Costume design: Lucy Siame
Seamstress: Agathe Thomassen
Handcrafted mask: Lucy Siame
Make up design: Elina Holewa Chrona
Movement research together with: Linda Hayford
Helping hand during premiere week: Stacey Aung
Dramaturg: Bodil Persson
Photographer & edit: Erik Linghede
Produced by: Joanna Holewa Chrona & Nordberg Movement
Distribution: Nordberg Movement
Co-producer: Turnéslingan Tre Scener (MDT, Atalante, Dansstationen)
Production assistent: Anna Eileen Nguyen Jeppesen
Support by: The swedish arts grants commiteé, Kulturrådet, Ubuntu Village, Stockholm Stad, Skånes dansteater, Malmö Stad.
