Cindy Van Acker's Speechless Voices at LAC Lugano
Cindy Van Acker, a Belgian choreographer residing in Switzerland, unveiled her latest work, Speechless Voices, at the Festival Steps in LAC Lugano. This performance honors Finnish musician Mika Vainio, a co-founder of Pan Sonic, who was an influential figure Van Acker had hoped to collaborate with. The piece also takes cues from Belgian artist Michaël Borremans, famed for his atmospheric artwork. It includes six dancers and intertwines music by Vainio and Bach. Visually, the staging transitions from white to copper hues, ultimately reaching a black backdrop while conveying themes of grief and resilience through movement.
Key facts
- Cindy Van Acker presented Speechless Voices at Festival Steps, LAC Lugano.
- The piece is a tribute to Mika Vainio, co-founder of Pan Sonic.
- It was inspired by painter Michaël Borremans.
- Six dancers performed: Stéphanie Bayle, Matthieu Chayrigues, Laure Lescoffy, Raphaële Teicher, Rudi van der Merwe, Daniela Zaghini.
- Music includes works by Vainio and Bach.
- The set features a white stage with a chandelier, later turning copper to black.
- The piece incorporates Pasolini's Canto popolare.
- Van Acker has lived in Switzerland for over 25 years.
Entities
Artists
- Cindy Van Acker
- Mika Vainio
- Michaël Borremans
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Stéphanie Bayle
- Matthieu Chayrigues
- Laure Lescoffy
- Raphaële Teicher
- Rudi van der Merwe
- Daniela Zaghini
Institutions
- LAC Lugano
- Festival Steps
- Pan Sonic
- Artribune
- IUAV University of Venice
Locations
- Lugano
- Switzerland
- Belgium
- Finland
- Venice
- Italy