Emily Dickinson rediscovered: Dance theater brings No Body some body on stage!

Emily Dickinson rediscovered: Dance theater brings No Body some body on stage!

Heidelberg, Deutschland - On July 14, 2025, the play "No Body Some Body" by choreographer Jai Gonzales is premiered in Heidelberg, which on the well -known poem "I'm nobody! Who are you?" the American poet Emily Dickinson is based. This poem, which deals with identity and anonymity, is by no means an ordinary work; Dickinson only published six poems during his lifetime and thus impressed numerous generations with their sharp thoughts and their radical expression. It should be emphasized that she only passed on her works to close friends and family members, which makes the meaning and influence of her literature appear in a special light. As reports dance network, the piece addresses the encounter of "Nobodies" without allowing the common social attributions.

The focus of choreography is the concept of a radical encounter between people. Gonzales, which works at the Heidelberg sub way theater, relies on a six -member ensemble of dancers with various body proportions and experiences. This brings the idea of common ground and the invisible network of communities impressively on stage. The last rehearsal week was characterized by an increased musical urgency, which was additionally stimulated by the drummer Romain Vicente, known from the punk scene. His live game makes a decisive contribution to the dramatic tension of the piece.

The poem and its interpretations

Emily Dickinson's poem "I'm nobody! Who are you?" occurs in two versions, with the more well -known form "Advertisse" in anthology often quoted as number 288. This version has largely displaced the less common, earlier variant, which was more popular before the 1960s. In the less typical form for Dickinson, the line is: "I'm nobody! Are you nobody, too? Then there's a pair of us - don’t Tell! They’d Banish Us, You Know." Both variants of the poem criticize the social idea of being "someone" and deal with another topic: The comparison to a famous frog that shows his name in an admiring swamp, illustrates this critical attitude. Further details about the poet interpretations can be found on polyarchives.

"No Body some body" not only wants to encourage the audience to think, but also celebrate the courage to deviate social norms. The connection between Dickinson's radical ideas and the modern dance language of Gonzales offers an exciting perspective on topics such as identity and community. If you have the chance to see this energetic performance, you should not miss this appointment - here the audience awaits a truly unique experience.