Patella

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Patella: floating bone is a collaboration between choreographer Georgie Goater, theatre artist Elina Sarno, and Kaaos Company. Premiering at the Helsinki Theatre Academy in March 2018, it was later featured at the X Dance Festival in June 2018 at Zodiak, Cable Factory. 

This immersive and accessible performance invites viewers to experience inclusive dance by moving freely around the space, touching materials, or simply witnessing the performance.

Working group:
Choreographers and performers: Elina Sarno, Georgie Goater, Jonna Lehto, Noora Västinen KAAOS Company
Concept and direction: Georgie Goater, Elina Sarno
Producer: Aapo Juusti, Teak
Scenographic design: IA ENSTERÄ
Lighting design: Sofia Palillo
Sound: Georgie Goater
Stage Manager: Marja Zilcher, Teak
Set Design: Heli Hyytiä
Set Design: Työryhmä & Johanna Ilmarinen and Arja Nuppola
Rehearsal Mentor: Sally Davison, Gesa Piper
Photos: Aapo Juusti
Producer: Kaaos Company
Funded by Helsinki Theatre Academy, X Dance Festival 2018 and DanceAbility Finland Ry

A woman crouches on the floor on top of crumpled up paper. There is a line of people behind her and the lighting is yellow.

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