Yaniv Cohen's new production, I work with the potential that I might be a dog (DOG in short), and his working methods over the past few years are the framework of this workshop.

We will divert our attention to the intricate connection between the mental and the physical realms, employ various disciplines and personal talents. The focus will be to forge a synergy between the technical skills and the self, the external aesthetics and the internal emotions, and the deliberate intention behind our expressive output.

Informaiton:
Location: PRODA Profesjonell dansetrening – Marstrand gata 8. 0566 Oslo.
Date: Thursday 14.11.24
Time: 10:00-12:00
For: Professional dancers
The workshop is free of charge for PRODA users. Follow the link over for more information.

Bio:
Yaniv Cohen (1977) is a dancer, choreographer, and associate professor of contemporary dance at Kunsthøgskolen in Oslo. He holds an MA in Choreography from the Art Academy in Oslo. Cohen has been working as a dancer for the past 24 years and choreographing since 2019. He danced both as a freelancer and with dance companies such as Carte Blanche Dance Company and Iceland Dance Company, and has been a guest dancer with the Norwegian Ballet. His choreography works have been presented in Norway, Israel, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Hungary.

Cohen's work explores the fundamental human desire to communicate and the interplay between personal responsibility and societal norms. His journey with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) has been both a personal and artistic exploration. Growing up with ADHD, Cohen experienced firsthand the complexities of 'masking'—the effort to conceal symptoms to fit societal norms. This personal experience has influenced his artistic direction, where he delves into the realms of ADHD and hypersensitivity not just as challenges, but as powerful drivers of creativity.