People of DansiT: Gunhild Løhre

“People of DansiT” is a portrait series about the people in and around DansiT. Today we meet producer and dance artist Gunhild Løhre.

What are you working on at DansiT right now?

– Right now, I’ve just published a post on the website about Danselaboratoriet, which performed in The Spirit and Movement together with the Trondheim Soloists.
– Otherwise, I’m a dancer in Danselaboratoriet, and I also work as a dancer and producer in Danseteateret, which is my main responsibility.

What inspires you these days?

– What doesn’t inspire me? I get ideas from everything.
– As a freelancer, I’m going to choreograph a folk play in Malm, and there is a lot of interaction between directing, choreography, and dance. That feels very exciting right now.

Why did you choose to work with dance?

– I’ve been doing this for so long. I like the combination of the physical, the creative, and the expressive.
– I don’t really enjoy sitting still. At the same time, I have a vivid imagination. It’s also very special to share moments with others through dance.

Gunhild Løhre and Danselaboratoriet are performing together with the Trondheim Soloists at the concert Spirit of Movement at Olavshallen. Another milestone for Danselaboratoriet. Photo: Espen Storbakken.

What are your dreams for the future?

– To keep working with dance, and hopefully do more work combining dance and film, which I’ve done before.
– And maybe earn a bit more money. Being a little less poor – that’s the dream.

What would you work with if you didn’t work in performing arts?

– When I think about other jobs during periods when things have been tough, I usually end up with things that are also hard to make a living from.
– I really like clothes and sewing, so design could be something. Or film or acting. And sometimes I dream about opening a small second-hand shop.

What is your favourite place in Trondheim?

– There are many nice places in Trondheim. The view from Kuhaugen is very beautiful.

What are you most looking forward to this summer?

– I’m looking forward to travelling, wearing summer clothes, and spending a lot of time outside.
– I might go to England, if the tickets aren’t too expensive, and hike in the Lake District and stay in hostels.