Saturday 11. March, there will be an artist talk with choreographer Robyn Orlin about the performance We wear our wheels with pride and slap your streets with color … we said ‘bonjour’ to satan in 1820 … and Thomas Talawa Prestø. The after talk lasts for about 20 minutes and takes place immediately after the performance is over.
Bio:
Thomas Talawa Prestø is a renowned dance artist and researcher who is dedicated to promoting inclusive and diverse approaches to dance and performance. As the founder and artistic director of Tabanka Dance Ensemble and the creator of the Talawa Technique, a unique and comprehensive approach to African and Caribbean dance, Prestø has made significant contributions to the dance world. He is also a research fellow at Østfold University College and is set to become one of Scandinavia's first Ph.D. candidates to focus on decolonial dance and performance practices. With over 25 years of experience working to make the Norwegian art field more open and inclusive, Prestø continues to inspire and educate dancers around the world.