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PUPPETS 2024 - performance Puppets is a live performance born from months of collective work with a group of women. In the space, four dancers respond to a mysterious figure seated at the back—an almost silent presence who dictates the flow by rolling heavy metal balls into the scene. Each drop triggers a new movement sequence, guided by a soundscape that shifts from ticking to ambient layers, then erupts into loud, pulsing techno.

The performance unfolds as an exploration of time and emotional process. The dancers move through waves of isolation, intensity, and connection—a cathartic journey that culminates in military-like unison, marching back and forth in sync with the beat. In the final moment, the silent character rises and spins endlessly under a soft, meditative sound, until the dancers hold them still—offering rest, resolution, and shared breath.