The body is in flight even when it sinks in the darkest hour

In the upcoming dance work AIR BODY SAD, Malik Nashad Sharpe and Norrdans invite the audience to a world of dark fantasy and horror, where every movement is a struggle between despair and hope. Through a rhythmic and intense choreography, the work explores the limits of the body and what happens when it moves at the intersection of haunted margins and shiny popular culture.

Norrdans meets Malik Nashad Sharpe in a collaboration that challenges both traditions and senses. Together with an artistic team that moves seamlessly between art and popular culture, an experience is created where melancholy and despair are not just goals, but starting points for finding light in the darkness.

About the choreographer Malik Nashad Sharpe

Malik Nashad Sharpe is a choreographer and performance artist, known for his experimental and politically thought-provoking artistry. Born in the United States but currently based in the United Kingdom.

With an ability to move seamlessly between genres such as music videos, fashion campaigns, and contemporary dance, Sharpe challenges traditional notions of dance and choreography. Sharpe’s work often focuses on identity and power structures, examining the body’s relationship to politics and society.

Their work has been praised for its profound and reflective way of shedding light on contemporary issues of power, sexuality and identity.

Curious about the music in the show?

Here you can find the music played during the performance.