Ghost Dance

DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:

The Ghost Dance was a ritual which was a response to the great crisis of Indian civilization in North America in the late nineteenth century, after Western civilization took over the life of Indians. The dance was done in the hopes of ushering in a great change, which was to be the end of the present world and beginning of a better one. In a time of hopelessness they danced believing it would change their fate. The dance was effectively prohibited and is associated with the shameful extermination of the population and the extinction of one of the cradles of civilization. It was one of many cries of despair to the spreading wave of the cruelty of capitalism.

The performance is a symbolic evocation of this ritual in the defense of dying values. It is our act of hope at a time when the next turn of the wheel of history seems to be unstoppable. Each generation is required to sacrifice and carry the banners of their values, which beat in the revolutionary hearts of naive idealists. For many years, the revolution in the mind of the opposition has been the guardian and manifesto in defense of minorities. We are a part of the minority who must raise their voices in defense of themselves. "Ghost Dance" is an action combining music and theater. The show is an original piece by the Brama ensemble, inspired by the work of Allen Ginsberg, Patti Smith, folk art of dying civilizations and anti-capitalist manifestos. 

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ARTISTS:

Daniel Jacewicz - Artistic Director of Teatr Brama, which he founded in 1996. Theatre director, actor, animator of culture, theatre coach. The founder of the alternative theatre Teatr Brama (1966). The leader of Cultural Centre in Goleniów that is the venue of actions directed at the local community. The founder and the key figure of the BRAMAT and ŁAKNIENIA festivals. The award winner of many off-festivals. The author of many performances, i.e. “Zabawa” (2000), “Gaz” (2003), “My” (2007), “Uczucie w dźwięku” (2009). He took part in the realisation of the following artistic initiatives: Teatr CHOREA, Arti Grabowski, Per Spildra Borg, Teatr im.Heleny Modrzejewskiej in Legnica, Teatr Stajnia Pegaza of Sopot. The initiator of the interdisciplinary cooperation projects among creators and local, national and international centres (Zachodniopomorska OFF-ensywa Teatralna, projects carried out under the auspices of Teatr Stella Polaris from Norway, centres from Germany, Greece, Spain, Ukraine, Peru and United States, as well as Odin Teatr from Denmark).

Teatr Brama - was founded in 1996 by Daniel Jacewicz. The name of the theatre comes from its first headquarters - Brama Wolińska (Goleniow's old city gate). It was there that the theatre began first as an informal club and shortly after became a community theatre group under the umbrella of Goleniów's Culture House. Today, Teatr Brama is well known in Poland and in the world of independent theatre. Brama creates a living cultural environment in Goleniow which can be experienced during their annual festivals - BRAMAT and ŁAKNIENIA. Brama's motivation, from both an artistic and culture shaping point comes from the desire to revolutionize the relationship between artist and the audience. Performance is an occasion for meeting and creates the space for dialogue. As a Socio-Cultural Education Association, Teatr Brama Theatre utilizes informal education to create possibilities for improving the quality of life in the local community, while creating rich cultural life in Goleniów.

LINKS:

• https://www.teatrbrama.org/en/index.html

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWsqJeNeCqY