Trunkintail (Extended Version)
Trunkintail
This tale explores aspects of our animalistic behavior and sheds different peculiar perspectives of an Elephant and a Mouse, the similarities and difference extremities other than what is seen superficially.
They are curious, teasing and skeptical but ultimately continue to return to oneness, mirroring and taking on the distinguishable character and physicality of the other. What are the influences on these characteristic identities and personalities on us and are we able to learn from our perennial mistakes?
Choreography: Ruben Reniers
Dance: Rebecca Jefferson & Ruben Reniers
Costume: Karin Rosemann
Lights: Asier Solana & Ruben Reniers
Soundcollage: Ruben Reniers
Dramaturgy Advice: Lionel Menard
Choreographic Advice: Nicole Kohlmann
Video/Kamera: Natalia Mikhailova
Photo: Carlos Collado
Special Thanx
DOCK11 & Sarah Galbierz
© rubarb dance & art production
SINTA x DAHANA
after the success of their groundbreaking dance productions (AWAL and REQUIEM | MANGONGKAL HOLI), choreographer-dancer Ruben Reniers reunites with composer-performer Bilawa Ade Respati for a bold new creation, inspired by Sinta’s Trial by Fire from the Ramayana.
Fire is both a force of destruction and purification. As a storyteller, fire speaks of its deep connection to humanity through rituals, reflecting human emotions—passion, vigor, humor, and joy. In times when “darkness” predominates, fire has been a source of truth. Nowadays, in a "brighter" world, the extraction of energy translates to "power," whether in a capital, scientific, or political sense. This "power" challenges traditional notions of "truth." In such a world, can fire still reveal the “truth”? How do we measure the weight of our actions in a world beyond the gods and noble teachers?
SINTA x DAHANA ignites a dialogue that transcends boundaries between tradition and modernity, as well as between movement and sound. A visual experience that burns bright.
Premiere 06. June 2025 at DOCK11 in BERLIN
Part of - HIDUADREI - A Triple Bill Evening of Time, Fire, and Distance
Ruben Reniers: Choreography & Dance
Bilawa Ade Respati: Music Composition & Live Music
Photo: Carlos Collado
in Cooperation with:
DOCK 11 / ART
Haus der Indonesischen Kulturen Berlin
Theaterhaus Mitte
Tanzscouts Berlin
Special Thanx: Gideon E. Jessaijan
