About ima
Sharon Eyal is a choreographer whose creations offer mesmerising dance with a strong attitude and hypnotic, pulsating power. Eyal and GöteborgsOperans Danskompani are a match that has toured worldwide. Their previous collaboration SAABA has made acclaimed guest appearances in cities usch as London, Paris, Sydney and Seoul since its world premiere in 2021.
For ima Eyal has again collaborated with Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior’s chief designer who created the costumes for SAABA. The duo have collaborated several times before, primarily in Dior’s seasonal fashion collections.
Please note, ima includes sound that may be perceived as loud.
Reviews
“The ensemble in thin, skin-tight costumes, as near naked as possible, forms a dense, organic whole – everyone permeated by the same rhythm.” (Göteborgs-Posten)
“The volume has a purpose, the rhythm pulsates from the stage and the swaying dancers out into the hall, into my body.” (Göteborgs-Posten)
“Hypnotically captivating” (Svenska Dagbladet)
“GöteborgsOperans Danskompani impresses yet again” (Svenska Dagbladet)
“A fuck-off attitude that others can only dream of” (Aftonbladet)
“One of Eyal's very best works.” (Aftonbladet)
“I notice that I am holding my breath.” (Borås Tidning)
“Insanely beautiful.” (Borås Tidning)
“A vast emotional register of love, tenderness, fear and horror.” (alba.nu)
Team
CHOREOGRAPHY Sharon Eyal
CO-CREATOR Gai Behar
ASSISTANT CHOREOGRAPHER Keren Lurie-Pardes
COSTUME DESIGN Maria Grazia Chiuri for Dior
COMPOSER, SOUND DESIGN Josef Laimon
LIGHTING DESIGN Alon Cohen
MUSIC
In Laimon's music there are excerpts from the following songs:
“Erupting Light” and “Opaque” by Hildur Guðnadóttir from the album Without sinking. Published by Touch Music, administered for the World by Fairwood Music (UK) Ltd.
“Don’t Wanna Breathe” from the album Project Baby 2 by Kodak Black, Dollaz N Dealz, Sniper Gang, Atlantic. Used by permission from Warner Chappell Music Scandinavia AB
Information
Running time - 45 minutes
Dancers - 15
World premiere 25 October 2024, at the Göteborg Opera