d i s t i n c t i o n/niclas stureberg

The company founded in 2008 was created for Niclas to have a structure and a name to support his upcoming work as a choreographer. During 2008-2010 Niclas will develop and premier his first full length piece as a choreographer.

The working title “Human Timing” refers to our ability to communicate and our sensitiveness and responsiveness in relation to ourselfs and others. Together with three artists Niclas will explore acrobatics and handstand using insights and tools from dance and juggling. Physical monologues and conversations will be explored through improvisations on subjects and feelings that we naturally express without or beyond verbal language. The aim is to search for those moments where the artists have authentic responses, thus expanding their physical vocabulary. The artists in the project are Jens Engman, Danny Westlund and Methinee Wongtrakoon, all with skills in acrobatics and handstand.

Choreography and concept: Niclas Stureberg

Niclas Stureberg is a selftaught juggler, dancer and choreographer. He’s been working since 1996 with the swedish new circus company Cirkus Cirkör in several of their shows and events. Dancer in the piece “Noodles” and some research projects with Adekwhat/Philippe Blanchard. Co-founded new circus company Idiot Savant and created/performed in their show “White Men”. Recently seen dancing in “Beckett Beer and Cigarettes” by German choreographer Felix Bürkle. Currently performing as a juggler on Värmlandsoperan.

Photo: Kerstin Carlsson