“HEAT – the distant episodes” (2020)

“Kari Hoaas adapts her post-apocalyptic dance party, HEAT, to empty office spaces in Oslo.”

— The New Yorker (January 25th, 2021)

“The most dance-centric selections come from Norwegian choreographer Kari Hoaas….Shot in a single take in visually striking locations–a former airport in Oslo, converted into now-empty office spaces; a parking lot with a puddle that now acts as a reflecting pool–the (dance) films are each titled with a single word and evince a haiku-like economy.”

— The New York Times (January 25th, 2021)

“…another engrossing example of Hoaas’ choreographic dexterity.” – The Dance Enthusiast (February 8th, 2021)

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” – the distant episodes” is a series of digital dancehaiku´s created in response to the isolation and uncertainty we are all facing in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis.

As danceartists we can no longer share our work through live performance and touring. We offer this series of digital mini poems. They single contemplations on a specific time and place, listening and seeing, noticing the interplay of light, shadow, movement and sound, and what is.

HEAT – the distant episodes #6 GROW
Premiere October 25th, 2020

Credits:
Dancer: Ida Haugen
Photo and video: Marius Hauge
Music: Nils Frahm
Concept and choreography: Kari Hoaas

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HEAT – the distant episodes #7 WISH
Premiere October 30th, 2020

Credits:
Dancer: Jens Jeffry Trinidad
Photo and video: Marius Hauge
Music: Olafur Arnalds and Nils Frahm
Concept and choreography: Kari Hoaas

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HEAT – the distant episodes #8 LOT
Premiere November 4th, 2020

Credits:
Dancer: Alexander Aarø
Photo and video: Marius Hauge
Music: The Black Dog
Concept and choreography: Kari Hoaas

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HEAT – the distant episodes #9 RISE
Premiere November 8th, 2020

Credits:
Dancer: Ida Haugen
Photo and video: Marius Hauge
Music: Kangding Ray
Concept and choreography: Kari Hoaas