Currently we are in artistic residency in Viljandi until July 17th. Our residency is part of NoTaFe dance festival. The end product of our residency will be a ‘work in progress’ showing on July 17th at 10am.
Our final performance will take place in Tallinn on October 14th in Kanuti Gildi Saal.
The aim of this blog is to give an insight into our working process, production ideas and to introduce us. And with that point we will also start. This is us –
Kaja Lindal – choreographer (Estonia)
Kaja graduated from Tallinn Ballet School and Tallinn University choreography department. She has worked in Vanemuine Theatre ballet company, and currently she is a freelance choreographer and a dancer. Her production “Kiri maalt” (“Letter from the Country”) received the Philip Morris Dance Award in 2004. Her recent works include: “Opus Tempus” (2009, with Mari Mägi), “Ballroom for Beginners” (2010, choreographer Jenni Kivelä) and “You, Me, and Everyone We Know” (2010, choreographer Ina Stockem).
Kaja, what is your favourite dish?
Chicken soup.
What is your first memory of food?
The feeling of a fresh morning, a warm wind and strawberries on my grandmother’s field.
Kay Kastner – video artist (Germany)
Kay Kastner (*1974) has studied film and TV science, dance theatre and art history in Leipzig, Liverpool and Bochum (MA in 2004). He has worked as a camera operator and video artist with Matthias Hartmann, one of the most popular directors in Germany. He has made numerous short films and won prices at video festivals. Kay has worked in the porn industry (Inflagranti), in a late night TV show (Die Niels Ruf Show) and made animations. Currently he is working in Berlin as a freelance video artist.
Kay, is there a connection for you between food and creativity?
I am an "Improvisator". I never cook with a recipe.
What is your first memory of food?
Finger nails and bogey.
Do you have any cooking heroes?
My mum.
Mari Mägi – choreographer (Estonia)
Mari worked for several years in Denmark and studied physical theatre in School of Stage Arts. She is a member of Cantabile 2 – one of the most well-known Scandinavian visual and physical theatre companies based in Denmark. Mari works closely together with Kitt Johnson, she has created three solo performances and taken part in various artistic projects all over Europe.
Mari graduated from Tallinn Ballet School; in addition to her studies in School of Stage Arts she has taken part of trainings in Finland, Germany and the US. Over the past years Mari has extended her work to teaching and worked in Estonia, Mexico, US and Denmark.
Mari, can you give an example of a traditional dish or dessert from your country. Do you like it?
As a child our family used to have tea with white bread with homemade jam. I loved the bread and jam part but never understood the concept of tea. Now I am doing tea part as well.
Are there any sayings about food in your country?
Girls have to eat candies, and boys – meat.
Pauli Riikonen – composer, sound designer (Finland)
Pauli is composer/sound designer who has worked widely in the field of performing arts. He has accomplished a bachelor’s degree in sound design in Theatre Academy Helsinki. His background is in theatre and popular music but lately he has worked also in dance, new media, radio and contemporary music. Pauli has also worked as a musician playing guitar, bass, sampler and other electronic instruments. Pauli has worked as a composer in Finnish city theatres, as well as with independent theatre companies. His radio works have been performed at the Finnish National Broadcasting Company.
Pauli, can you give an example of a traditional dish or dessert from your country. Do you like it?
Carelian pie. It is thin rye bread covered with boiled rice. Usually we eat them with egg butter - mashed eggs mixed with butter. I really like them even they are very common everyday food in Finland.
Do you have any cooking heroes?
When I was a child I watched almost every cooking programme. But now I don’t have a TV, so – no idols.
Siret Paju – dramaturg (Estonia)
Siret Paju is a theatre practitioner with multidisciplinary interests and an international background. She trained at The Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Since graduating she has taken part of productions in Poland, Germany, UK and Estonia as a director and a dramaturg. Siret also teaches creative writing for various age and interest groups. She founded Drakadeemia, the first independent playwriting programme in Estonia in 2008.
As a dance dramaturg Siret has been working with contemporary dancers and choreographers. Her recent works include “Phases” by Fine5 Dance Company (2009, Best Dance Production Award from Estonian Theatre Union, 2009) and “Circle Through” by Külli Roosna (2010).
What is your favourite food?
I like eating, and as long as it’s cooked with passion, I believe I can enjoy it. I’m always ready for new experimentation!
Does food play any role in your creativity?
I can’t work when I’m hungry. And the tastier food I eat, the better ideas I get.
Why don’t bananas snore?
They don’t want to wake up the rest of the bunch.
Sofie Salfelt –
set and costume designer (Denmark)
Sofie Salfelt is a scenographer, costume designer and visual artist. She graduated in 2009 from Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design in London with a 1st class honours BA in theatre design.
Some works:
- Dance installation and exhibition " The Shape of Things", Gallery Kling & Bang, Reykjavik, Icland. 2009
- Scenographer " Venus Labyrinth", with the international performance theatre Cantabile 2 runned and founded by Nullo Facchini. 2009
- Costume design " Haiku", with Cantabile 2. 2009
- Costume design for human specific installation performance "Seek to Seek”, with Cantabile 2. 2010
More info: www.cantabile2.dk
Sofie, what is your favourite food?
The people you eat with and the surroundings can make the meal. Otherwise, I enjoy seafood and fruit. And Christmas dinner with duck, potatoes, gravy, beetroots and wine is heaven. Even more so because you only have it once a year.
Do you have any cooking heroes?
Anyone who prepared a meal for me, and spent time and care to make it, is a hero to me!
What is the best dish for a hot summer's day?
Melon soup and strawberries.
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