B.OOM 2016

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Francesca Foscarini, an Italian independent choreographer and dancer, has worked with many internationally renowned and important choreographers throughout her career, such as Yasmeen Godder, Sara Wiktorowicz, Iris Erez, Emio Greco, and Roberto Castello. Her work emphasizes the connection between the body and emotional state, and its distinctiveness can be traced back to Francesca's strong interest in the connection between the audience and the performers on stage. Selected as one of the top 20 works in European Aerowave in 2012, she won first place in the Solo category at the MASDANZA International Choreography Competition in Spain in 2012. In 2013, she won Best Dancer and the Equilibrio Award at the PREMIO EQUILIBRIO Competition, judged by Sidi Lapitan. She is currently touring the world, performing in Italy, Spain, Israel, Germany, the UK, France, the US, Canada...

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My body can't escape the past; the present is urgency. No one knows what will happen next. I can only conquer the darkness in my heart by following fleeting memories, the rhythm of my breath, and the glimmering light.

Awards | 2012 MASDANZA International Choreography Competition, Spain: Gold Medal (Solo Category); 2013 Equilibrio International Choreography Competition, Rome: Gold Medal

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Antonin Comestaz was born in France and graduated from the Paris Opera Ballet School. He worked as a full-time dancer at the Paris Opera, the Hamburg Ballet, the Munich Dance Theatre, and other companies. He has worked with renowned choreographers such as John Neumeier, Marco Goecke, Rui Horta, Carolin Carlson, Ed Wubbe, and Jacopo Godani. In 2014, he was named one of the most promising choreographers of the year at the Aerowaves Europe trade fair. In 2010, his choreography "She" for the internationally acclaimed dancer Wu Mengke won third place and first place in the audience vote at the Stuttgart Choreography Solo Competition in Germany. The work "Then, Before, Now, Once More" won the Production Award at the 2015 Rome International Choreography Competition and was also selected for the 2015 International Hanover International Choreography Competition and the Israel-Jerusalem International Choreography Competition.

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The laws of the universe seem to be constantly changing; nothing remains constant, everything changes: birth and death, day and night, the four seasons... What is now? Is it something that appeared then, but could happen again? Nature allows us to exist and witness different patterns of emotion. How should we accept the ever-changing reality while grappling with our pursuit of eternity?

Awards | 2010 Stuttgart Choreography Solo Competition, Germany, 3rd Place (Bronze) and Audience Choice Award; 2015 Rome International Choreography Competition, Production Award

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Idan Sharabi, from Israel, was a dancer with NDT (Netherlands Dans Theater) and Batsheva Dance Company. In 2010, he was selected as an emerging choreographer for NDT2. He won first prize at the Copenhagen International Choreography Competition in Denmark in 2012 and 2014, and first prize at the Hanover International Choreography Competition in Germany in 2014. From 2014 to 2015, he created new works with dance companies such as the Lucerne Dance Theatre in Switzerland, the Danish National Ballet, and DDT. He also taught at schools and associations such as the Ivan Elie Dance Company, the Italian Dance Federation, and the Gothenburg Dance School. In 2012, with the support of American Express, Idan Sharabi & Dancers was founded in Israel. The company is currently touring many well-known international dance festivals and is one of the most promising emerging choreographers in the European dance scene.

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For the past seven years, I've been exploring the role of "home" in my choreography. I interviewed different people about this theme, asking them: "What is home to you? How do you feel about home right now?" The original title of this dance piece was OURS, which meant that we share our home with the audience. But in the past year, I've experienced and learned a lot, and I've realized that home doesn't just belong to us. For me, the name isn't actually important. So I decided to add a letter to the original title, calling it YOURS, and dedicate it to you. Enjoy

2012 & 2014 Copenhagen International Choreography Competition Gold Medal First Prize; 2014 Hanover International Choreography Competition Gold Medal First Prize

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Tsai Po-Cheng is a choreographer and full-time dance teacher, currently serving as the Artistic Director of B.DANCE, the production team behind Chengwu Dance Studio. He has been creating continuously since his student days, incorporating his own life experiences and insights into his works. His pieces are emotional yet humorous, with a unique vocabulary that blends theatrical art, dance, and extreme physical movements, resulting in a diverse style. His duets, including "Floating Flowers," "Hugin/Munun," and "INNERMOST," have won numerous awards both domestically and internationally.

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Two crows perch on Odin's shoulders: Hugin, representing "thought," and Munin, representing "memory." They are Odin's eyes and ears, reporting their daily observations to their master. When the gods gather and converse, Odin ponders what "thought" and "memory" have to tell him.

2015 Bulgos International Choreography Competition, Spain (First Prize); 2015 Copenhagen International Choreography Competition, Denmark (First Prize); 2015 Israel International Choreography Competition (Second Place, Silver Award)

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Joeri was born in The Hague, Netherlands. He was a dancer with the Dutch Ballet and the Dutch Dance Theatre 2, as well as the Julidans Dance Festival and Sensation White. He is currently a freelance choreographer. He has choreographed works for the Korzo Dance Theatre in the Netherlands, including Prospect Future (2009), Chrono (2012), Solaris (2014), and Kitsune (2014). In 2014, his work Trigger-Happy won the Scapino Production Award at the International Choreography Competition in Hanover, Germany. As a result, in 2015, Joeri went to Scapino Ballet Rotterdam as a guest choreographer and created new works. In 2015, her new work "Enfant" won four awards at the 2015 Stuttgart Choreography Solo Competition in Germany: Best Choreography, Best Work, Best Dancer, and Best Film.

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Explore the purity of a child's heart. A child sees the world with a free and unrestrained spirit, always possessing a captivating perspective. Have we lost our childhood innocence as adults? How can we embrace that childlike purity in our present lives? This piece was specially created for dancer Sarah Murphy.

Awards | Won four awards at the 2015 Stuttgart International Solo Competition in Germany: Best Work, Best Choreography, Best Performer, and Best Film.

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