Works

SILENT TORRENT

KONINKLIJK CONSERVATORIUM DEN HAAG - NETHERLANDS

Choreography: Davidson Farias

Music: Mikael Karlsson – The Heart

Performed by: HBO-3 Dans Koninklijk Conservatorium Den Haag

Nikita Botes, Aaron de Lamotte, Anna Invernizzi, Jiah Kwon, Kotone Ohno, Susannah R.T. Elliott, Hadar Rosenfeld, Veronika Staroselska, Rebecca Stepan, Luc Serrarens (VIII), Mohan Zhou

"A powerful inner current—emotional, psychological, or existential—that moves unseen and unheard. It’s about the storm that doesn’t scream but still shapes everything in its path."

TRANSFIGURED NIGHT

BERLIN - GERMANY

Choreography: Davidson Farias, inspired by the poem by Richard Dehmel

Music: Dirk Haubrich

Costumes: Louise Flanagan

Performed by: Mami Fujii, Niccolò Masi, and Louis Stiens

Verklärte Nacht" (Transfigured Night) is a poem by Richard Dehmel, written in 1896, that delves into themes of love, sin, redemption, and the transformative power of acceptance. The poem challenges societal norms and religious expectations by presenting a compassionate response to a woman's confession of infidelity, a provocative subject at the time. Its impressionistic style effectively conveys the complex emotions experienced by the couple during their intimate conversation.

Dehmel's work paints vivid imagery and explores the moral dilemmas faced by individuals within relationships and society. It subverts conventional notions of sin and redemption, offering a nuanced perspective on love that emphasizes empathy, forgiveness, and acceptance. Furthermore, the poem reflects on the enduring nature of memories and their influence on both present experiences and future uncertainties.

DUALITY

ZÜRICH - SWITZERLAND

Choreography: Davidson Farias

Music: Rio Wolta

Dancers: Amélie Demont and Clara Demont

"Duality" is a choreographic work inspired by Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophical treatise, "The Birth of Tragedy," which examines the origins of Greek tragedy through the lens of the Apollonian and Dionysian forces inherent in human nature. The Apollonian aspect embodies rationality, order, and logic, while the Dionysian aspect reflects the irrational, emotional, and chaotic dimensions of our existence.

MATTER OF CHANGE

BORIS EIFMAN DANCE ACADEMY - RUSSIA

Choreography: Davidson Farias

Music: Roger Goula

Dancers: Students of the Boris Eifman Dance Academy

Friedrich Nietzsche posited that individuals must forge their own identities through self-realization, without relying on transcendental entities outside of life itself. In grappling with my own personal and often painful transformations, I encountered a poignant poem by a friend that exemplified the theme of transformation in a simple yet profoundly meaningful way.

The poem begins: "The caterpillar may not 'want' to wrap itself in a silk cocoon, but every cell in its being yearns to fly... even if you don't quite know it yet, you, too, have wings: Let go, they will carry you..."

VOICES

CHOREOGRAPHERS IN RESIDENCE ZÜRICH - SWITZERLAND

Choreography: Davidson Farias

Music: Ben Frost

Dancers: Nina Ritter, Egon Gerber, Maximo Guenin, Jana Dunner, Charly Kofi Boanyah

"Voices" explores the internal demons that inhabit our minds, creating an abstract narrative that bridges the past and present. These real and imagined voices significantly influence our perceptions and actions. They can serve as a source of positivity, offering encouragement and support, or as a source of negativity, sowing seeds of self-doubt and criticism. The voices we experience often reflect our internal thoughts, while at other times, they stem from external influences.

Regardless of their origin, these voices wield a profound influence over our lives, shaping our identities both as individuals and as a collective society. The central imagery of the piece poses a thought-provoking question: "Who was killed by the bear? Who kills the bear?" This analogy serves to illustrate the complex struggle inherent in discerning what constitutes actual reality.

OUR VALLEYS ARE ALWAYS UNCANNY

ZÜRICH UNIVERSITY OF ARTS - SWITZERLAND

Choreography: Davidson Farias

Assistant Choreographer: Evelin Skarlatos

Music: Raime - "Uncanny Valley"

Costumes: Berend Voorhaar and Sabrina Zyla, Karisma-Costumes

Dancers: Gianna Bassan, Luca Di Giorgio, Francine Hoenner, Dave Lankhorst, Koko Nishikawa, Viviane Von Gunten, Camille Zany

The piece is inspired by the concept of the "Uncanny Valley," a hypothesis that examines emotional responses to movements within the realms of classical and contemporary dance. The "Uncanny Valley" effect describes the discomfort we experience when encountering entities that are almost human but not quite. Whether humanity strives to become more like robots, while robots increasingly emulate human characteristics.

YOU´RE NOT ALONE

TANZ LUZERNER THEATER - SWITZERLAND

Choreography: Davidson Farias

Music: Scanner

Costumes: Davidson Farias

Dancers: Aurélie Robichon, Joan Gomez

This piece explores the complex relationship between dreams and reality, a struggle that many can relate to. When we limit ourselves to a fixed mindset, we risk losing touch with our true selves and becoming disconnected from the world. In this choreography, two dancers are represented as one entity, surrounded by mirrors that reflect their uncertainty about the identity they wish to embody.