Photo: Bella Mørk
During a residency at Praxis, Oslo September 2026, we explored the early stages of DESTINY, a choreographic project investigating sensuality, ecstasy and collective physical energy through the meeting of line dance, pole dance and contemporary choreographic practice.
Working with a group of dancers, the residency became an open laboratory for movement research, improvisation and collective choreographic exploration. We investigated how repetition, rhythm, synchronisation and physical endurance can generate altered physical and emotional states, and how collective movement can evoke feelings of desire, power, pleasure and belonging.
The research drew inspiration from line dance as a social practice and choreographic structure, and pole dance as a physical practice challenging ideas of virtuosity, strength, sensuality and the body. Rather than borrowing directly from these forms, we explored how their physical principles could be translated into a contemporary choreographic language.
The residency laid the groundwork for further choreographic development towards a larger ensemble work.
The project is currently in development, with funding applications ongoing.
Dancers joining through the residency week:
Ine Halvorsen
Emma Øberg
Oda Olivia Øverbø Lindegård
Eline Vaaje
Elise Nansve Mjelde
Elizabeth Riley
Astrid Ødegård
Edith Strand Larsen
Abraham Winsnes
Marceau Laouchez
Emma Sofie Gautestad
Hanna Våge Skjeggestad
Ingvild Bertelsen
Photo: Bella Mørk
Art work on photo by Ane Barstad Solvang
Photo: Bella Mørk
Photo: Bella Mørk
Photo: Bella Mørk
Photo: Bella Mørk
Photo: Bella Mørk
Photo: Bella Mørk