BOLERO
Kinetic Orchestra
An ‘open rehearsal’ themed presentation in which a Bolero-named duet is prepared, featuring two dancers who have unintentionally become simple tools for the classic ‘artist’s genius’. But as inspiration wanes and choreography stalls, the collaboration turns tense, the humour dark, and the dance dangerous. Bolero is a public invitation into the daily grind of creative processes – combining black comedy, relationship dynamics, and different acrobatic disciplines. Choreographer Jarkko Mandelin’s latest creation was recently featured at the 2025 Assembly Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Choreography: Jarkko Mandelin and performers
Performers: Jarkko Mandelin, Luca Bologna and Hugo Sellam
Sound design and composition: Janne Hast
Photos: Neon Eye Productions Ltd.
FREE ENTRY
Sathurday 15.08.2026 20:00
Amphitheater, Námestovo
BIO
Kinetic Orchestra
Kinetic Orchestra is a contemporary dance company founded in 2009, currently based in Helsinki (Finland). It is directed by founder and choreographer, Jarkko Mandelin, whose mission is to create virtuosic, fascinating, and easily accessible quality dance works through a range of original performances and movement workshops. Alongside various collaborators, Kinetic exemplifies the best of Finnish dance through a distinctive style that combines acrobatic partnering and creative floorwork with strong artistry.