Fuktig eng – Emilie Østby og Stine Gjestvang (NO)

Fuktig eng is a fight for liberation! As two responsible young women, we use dance and movement to act out. We want to be seen! Women still need to shout out loud to be heard. Through grotesque, intense and uncomfortable movements, we want to push the boundaries and expand the space women are “allowed” to act in. 

In this dance performance Østby and Gjestvang are inspired by women and society’s expectations of their actions. An angry, brutal or outspoken woman is often seen as hysterical. Hysteria comes from the Greek word for uterus, and has previously been a word used about various women’s health issues. In ancient times, hysteria was thought to be caused by the uterus detaching from its place, wandering through the body to be fertilized. Later, hysteria was seen as a female mental disorder. By looking back at the history of hysteria, we are exploring how outdated views of women continue to affect us today.

About the company

Østby and Gjestvang met during their studies at The University College of Dance Art (Høyskolen for Dansekunst) and has found a shared fascination for a grotesque and raw expression in dance. 

Stine Gjestvang (1998, Nittedal/Oslo) is a choreographer and dancer. She is a part of different projects, such as “MELLOM OSS” with Gefyl Dance Company, “Liten, jeg?” with Driv Dance Collective and “Glitch!” with Glitch Dance Company. Stine is also performing in KROM by Rom for dans, and substitutes in RUVE by Landing. 

Emilie Østby (1999, Trondheim/Oslo) is a choreographer and dancer in “Glitch!” by Glitch Dance Company. She is also performing in “Maur” by Rom for dans, and “RUVE” and “Safarium” by Landing.

Credits

Choreograpers and performers: Emilie Østby and Stine Gjestvang
Composer: Julia Wiklund
Light design: Frida Mørk Eriksen
Outside eye: Rikke Baewert 

Co-production: DansiT
Supported by: Trøndelag fylkeskommune, Trondheim kommune, Komposisjon og produksjon av musikk (Kullturrådet), Diversestipend (Kulturrådet), Fond for lyd og bilde, Oslo Kulturskole