Welcome to the first Mamuska Nights newsletter!
We are happy to announce the birth of Mamuska Nights as an independent organisation providing a focal point of reference for artistic development and experimentation within structured social contexts that challenge established notions of performance and theatrical space.
Mamuska Nights’ mission is rooted on a genuine sympathy for artists and audience alike, bringing the two in close proximity, eradicating clichéd representational rituals and proposing the notion of events as an inclusive social dance capable of opening creative possibilities.
Mamuska Nights' vision is consolidated through a network of events built on informality and an active commitment towards cultural and artistic exchange, creating a rare continuum between local, national and international contexts.
UPCOMING
Mamuska Limerick – 1 June
Daghdha Space, John’s Square, Limerick
http://www.daghdha.ie
Developed and curated by Mamuska Nights director Davide Terlingo for the eclectic Daghdha Dance Company, Mamuska Limerick has now seen 3 years of truly inspired programming that consolidate Daghdha’s event as a central point of reference within the network. Join us in this easy riding night that has presented over 130 individual artists to the Limerick audience so far.
Mamuska Tokyo – 17 June
Asahi Art Square, Asakusa, Tokyo
http://www.dance-media.com
Following the success of the first Mamuska Tokyo in March, Dance and Media Japan and Mamuska Nights will join forces once more to re-propose a new exciting programme at the renowned Asahi Art Square in Asakusa. Curated by director Naoto Iina and dance artist Tatsuya Kusuhara the event is set to become one of the focal points of the Tokyo experimental arts scene.
ANNOUNCED
Mamuska Dublin
http://www.fringefest.com
September will see the birth of the first Mamuska Dublin, result of the collaboration between Dublin Fringe Festival director Wolfgang Hoffman and Mamuska Nights director Davide Terlingo. The event will represent the first positive step to strengthen the Mamuska Nights Network in Ireland.
Mamuska Helsinki
http://www.zodiak.fi
October will see the beginning of a welcome partnership with Zodiak Centre for New Dance, bringing the Mamuska flavour for the first time in Finland. The event will be curated by dancer and choreographer Vera Nevanlinna.
More cities and dates are on their way. For further updates until the next newsletter please keep an eye on :
http://mamuskanights.net
CONTACT
If you would like to initiate Mamuska Nights in your city please contact:
Davide Terlingo | Director
davide@mamuskanights.net
1 John’s Square, Limerick, Ireland
+353 (0)61 467205
MAMUSKA NIGHTS - Newsletter June 2007
MAMUSKA TOKYO - Coming up!
[venue] Asahi Art Square (Asakusa)
[date] 17.June.2007 / 16:00open 17:30start
We are delighted to announce the upcoming Mamuska Tokyo that will take place in the renowned Asahi Art Square in Asakusa. The venue is known as a kind of “communication bar” where people can easily enjoy a wide variety of arts. This program provides performance spaces for artists seeking innovative creation in music, video, performance and other new forms of art.
This Mamuska Tokyo will be co-curated by director and producer Naoto Iina and dance artists Tatsuya Kusuhara and represents another successful collaboration between Dance and Media Japan and Mamuska Nights Network
[DJ] Maya Araki, bemsha
[still camera] Chizu Koike
Many thanks to the numerous voluntary staff who make the event possible.
MAMUSKA LIMERICK - Coming up!
1ST JUNE – YOU ARE INVITED
DAGHDHA SPACE, JOHN’S SQUARE, LIMERICK
Friday June 1, 2007 | 8.00pm | Free entry
Opening Daghdha’s June programme of events is the ever popular, ever creative Mamuska Limerick running at Daghdha Dance Space, Friday June 1st. With a full programme of surprises Mamuska Limerick is a unique event, which platforms new and evolving artistic work and also includes great music and the best conversation in town.
A night not to be missed - Entry is free and bar service available on the night.
You are invited to attend this free and informal creative event. If you are interested in performing at Mamuska Limerick you should first contact Davide Terlingo, on 061 467872 or davide@daghdha.ie to informally discuss your idea.
Mamuska Limerick is curated by Davide Terlingo, presented by Daghdha Dance Company and supported by the Arts Council, Limerick City Council, RTE Lyric FM, FAS, Shannon Development and Failte Ireland.
Daghdha Dance Company is one of Ireland's leading professional contemporary dance companies. Daghdha employs a core company of dancers and is located in the centre of Limerick City. Daghdha is funded by The Arts Council of Ireland / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and supported by Limerick City Council and FAS Employment Services.
MAMUSKA LIMERICK - Programme 13.04.07
DAGHDHA SPACE
LIMERICK
APPEARANCE – physical presence (2’)
presence: Davide Terlingo
RATTLING 1 – dance performance (8’)
concept | choreography: Maria Kerin
dance: Cristina Goletti
music: Dorota Konczewska
BAG LADY – performance (10’)
concept | performance: Abi Ighodaro
lyrics written | performed by: Esosa Ighodaro
UNTITLED – performance (8’)
concept: Maria Kerin, Eleftheria Rapti
FIELD STUDIES 3 – dance performance (9’)
choreography: Michael Klien
dance: Elena Giannotti
FREQUENT TRAVELLERS – dance performance (8’)
concept | dance: Elena Giannotti, Nick Bryson
INTERACTIVE SOUND AND MOVEMENT [AN EXPERIMENT] – experimental performance (10’)
live electroacoustic sound | Max/MSP programming- Tamsin Irving
experimental movement: Dana MacPherson
UNKNOWN – dance video (3’13”)
conception | editing: Laura Doehler
dance: Katja Legin, Laura Doehler
ONGOING INSTALLATIONS / INTERVENTIONS
SALON DU ‘CHAT’
concept | creation: Rosin Kinsella, Gillian Jonker, Jennifer Moroney Ward
A SMALL DEATH
performance: Sarah Mujinya
photography: Dorota Konczewska
MAMUSKA LIMERICK CREDITS:
Production: Daghdha Dance Company
Curator: Davide Terlingo
Programme Coordinator: Cristina Goletti
Prodution Manager: Dave Guy
Choreographed environment: Davide Terlingo
Sound environment: Robin Parmar
Main screen visuals: Conor Buckley
MAMUSKA LIMERICK - Coming up!
FRIDAY 13TH APRIL
DAGHDHA SPACE, JOHNS SQUARE, LIMERICK
DOORS OPEN AT 8PM
Sample an alternative evening at Mamuska Limerick on Friday the 13th of April at 8.00pm. Set in the relaxing, atmospheric Daghdha Space and hosted by Daghdha Dance Company, Mamuska Limerick is the unique occasion to present and view a selection of emerging artistic creations.
Mamuska Limerick, curated by Davide Terlingo, is delving into it’s fourth year of existence. Continuing to inspire in Limerick with its inimitable flavour and format Mamuska Limerick is built around informality and a true sense of artistic experimentation. This performance platform offers the public an evening selection of evolving works, raw ideas, minimalist perfections, trials and errors, short masterpieces, and first steps... all in the context of an informal café/bar setting with the freedom to chat and move around at any time.
Mamuska Limerick attracts a selection of creative works from local, national and international artists from various art mediums including dance, poetry, music and visual art installations.
Members of the public are always welcome and invited to attend this free and informal event where a bar service is available.
MAMUSKA TOKYO - Programme 07.03.2007
- Tatsuya Kusuhara [dance]
- Tetsuo Sanari [dance]
- IDO MASSAGE & Minami Azu [body painting/Butoh]
- Yuzo Ishiyama [dance performance]
- Kaori Seki [dance performance]
- Kazunori Okuno&Maya Ichikawa [sound&dance]
- HANAKENGO[performance]
- Elena Giannotti & Michael Klien [dance]
- Kae Ishimoto [dance]
- post theater "LifeDramaturgy" [1:1 performance]
MAMUSKA LEEDS - Programme 09.03.07
Building on the success of the first Mamuska Leeds held in December 2006, Yorkshire Dance held a second evening this month.
Audiences were encouraged to socialise and be inspired by the rich programme of creative activity on offer. They were free to move about, chat and visit the bar throughout the evening.
The programme for this event:
Another Dance Company - Epithet
Immersed in the fictional world of a book. Based on Achmat Dangor's novel 'Bitter Fruit'
The Demon Barbers
English folk powerhouse. The Demon Barbers take an original and imaginative approach to traditional music.
Mik Artistik's Ego Trip
Surreal punk, funk, Catholic, electric comedy.
Ameilius Sense
A collaboration between Community Dance York, choreographer Rita Marcalo (Instant Dissidence), filmmaker Lucy Barker and digital company Bright White.
Menele Project - Test Match
Jumping off your box, challenging the boundaries, and matching the unmatchable - interrupted by a Batsman, who ends it all with one swing of his bat.
Los Galiticos
Hip-op, Breakin, Salsa combo
3 Bass
Drums, Bass and Sax
Natasha Light - Passage Among Shadow
The paper sculpture hung suspened at the window. Cured paper strips are layered and sewn creating an arching wing-like structure. The repeated lines express movement within the piece, while the extending form represents a physiological need for space. Natasha Light is a visula artist based at Patrick Studios.
Jen the Wren - Magic Hands
A tantalising, energising, sensational performance of magic hands. Your hands can feel magic too. This piece involved audience participation.