Mechanisms of a Cult
THIS IS NOT A RELIGION begins just like all manipulation – with flattering words, encouragement and promises of a rosy community. The seven dancers welcome you and kindly but firmly take command. Their smiles are intoxicatingly happy and their bodies meticulously choreographed. But beneath the surface of security, manipulation begins to emerge, and the line between collective affinity and controlling power blurs.
Bobbi Lo has become known for her rich movement language that speaks to all the senses and therefore becomes open and inclusive. With an articulate design language and sharp aesthetics, they form performing arts works where the audience can meet both themselves and the dancers at very close range. The performances are characterized by a strong physical expression that in its theme is based on an interest in human behavior.
THIS IS NOT A RELIGION is the third part of Bobbi’s trilogy about power, peer pressure and abuse of power. The performance offers an intense and captivating dance experience that explores the mechanisms of authority and the subtle discomfort that grows from blind trust. In a meticulously choreographed mix of movement, voice and well-composed tones, the mechanisms of the cult are exposed.
But don’t worry! This is not a religion…
This is not a religion was selected for Bibu 2024, Europe’s largest performing arts biennial for children and young people.
About Bobbi Lo Produktion
Bobbi Lo Produktion was created in 2018 by the artistic directors Lava Markusson and Michael Tang. They are based in Malmö and create performances for stage, digital festivals and commissioned works with premieres in Sweden and abroad with a special focus on the Nordic region. They have toured to Greenland and the Faroe Islands, among other places.
Lava Markusson, born in Jokkmokk, is educated at the Ballet Academy and the School of Dance in Stockholm and P.A.R.T.S in Brussels. During her career as a dancer, she has worked with NorrDans and Regionteaater Väst and as a freelancer with choreographers such as Mari Carrasco, Jo Strømgren, Örjan Andersson and Ina Christel Johannessen.
Michael Tang, born in Jelling, Denmark, completed his education at the Iwanson School of contemporary dance. As a dancer, he has worked with choreographers such as Mari Carrasco, Martin Forsberg, Helena Franzen and Charlotta Öfverholm.
