by Cristina D’Alberto

To B.E.” is a performative work that explores the multifaceted nature of the artists’ relationship with mothering. Drawing from her experiences of pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood, the piece delves into the complexities of fearing the passage of time, desiring to be fully present in the moment, and the process of capturing, honoring, and experiencing time itself.
The performance explores the intricate tapestry of caregiving, challenging the stigmas that western society often attaches to traditional, patriarchal notions of motherhood. Through a set score of movements and emotive gestures, the dancer embodies the complex emotions that arise when a woman transitions into the role of mother.
The choreography portrays the amplification of ambivalence – a push and pull between societal expectations and personal desires. The performer weaves through space and inside states mirroring the internal struggle many women face in their new maternal role.
To B.E is a dance installation that merges movement exploration with immersive soundscapes and videoscapes, inviting the audience to navigate a space where intimate and ephemeral moments reveal what lies deep within. “To B.E.” is a ritual that honors the present with both gratitude and fear, a dedication of love for both the creator and who is created. It is an experience intended to be shared.

Choreographie & Performance: Cristina D’Alberto
Sound Design & Live Musik: Leonhard Kuhn
Video Design: Dan Burwood
Dramaturgie: Lou Cope
Künstlerische Produktion: Laura Manz
Kostümdesign: Carla Perrone
Künstlerische Mentor*innen: J. Fabious & Caroline Ribbers
Social Media: Laura Manz

Produktion

Premiere:
19. Dezember 2024, Playground, Halle6, München