Laura Heinecke | Tanzwerkstatt Cottbus | June 5 – 10, 2023

During the residency, I wanted to find out where dance can be shown and how I can meet people who feel enriched by dance. I used the studio for training and preparation in the mornings and showed the piece ‘SHE is everywhere’ at a different location in Cottbus and the surrounding area in the afternoons.

The result was that dance itself ‘works’ well in public spaces. Dance attracts attention, moves a place, impresses in the moment and leaves a mark. People were mesmerised and stayed for a long time afterwards to talk and exchange ideas. The piece was ideal for this research. It is short, addresses a topic that many people identify with and leaves room for the inclusion of local conditions in the neighbourhood and their sound collage. It was easily accessible for the audience, without admission or registration. But for people to come and see artists they don’t know, you need structures, people or organisations on site that have a sufficient network and can provide information accordingly.