Bloody Moon

Synopsis

A vibrant celebration of life and mortality

Bloody Moon is a wild, vibrant, and sensual dance performance brimming with humour. Here, a group dances their final number while embracing life in all its splendour – aware of life's finality but ready to step over the nearing edge with dizzying sensuality.

Bloody Moon is inspired by the writings of the French thinker Georges Bataille on desire, eroticism, liberation, and madness. Having premiered at the Copenhagen Summer Dance Festival (outdoor version) and the Royal Danish Theatre (indoor version), it marks Marina Mascarell's first creation as Artistic Director for Danish Dance Theatre.

Photo Credit (Hero Banner & Thumbnail) : Jubal Battisti

About the Artist

MARINA MASCARELL

Marina Mascarell is Artistic Director of Danish Dance Theatre. Hailing from Oliva, Spain, she is a well-established choreographer who has previously served as Resident Choreographer at Korzo Theatre in The Hague (2011–2021), Associated Artist at Mercat de les Flors in Barcelona (2018–2022), and Founder and Artistic Director of MEI(s) Foundation. In addition to her independent work, Mascarell has been commissioned to create pieces by institutions such as Nederlands Dans Theater 1 and 2, GöteborgsOperans Danskompani, Biennale de la Danse of Lyon with Lyon Opera Ballet, Skånes Dansteater, and Dance Forum Taipei, among others. Her works include collaborations with artists in the fields of visual arts, film, music, and theatre; they have been presented across the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Spain, Italy, France, Greece, China, Korea, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. Mascarell has been recognized and awarded with several prizes during her career, including the BNG Excellent Dance Award in 2015.

DANISH DANCE THEATRE

Danish Dance Theatre (Dansk Danseteater) is Denmark's national company for contemporary dance, home to 10 carefully chosen, full-time dancers. From their base at the Royal Danish Opera House, they bring world-class dance to audiences across the country, with a special focus on bold new productions for both children and adults. Their performances are fearless, uncompromising, and deeply rooted in the present moment – works that dare to mirror the world we live in with striking vulnerability, sparking thought, and inviting questions. Danish Dance Theatre is celebrated for its dynamic and diverse repertoire, ranging from grand productions at the Royal Danish Theatre, open air festivals, and events to more intimate performances that challenge and inspire. Founded in 1981, Danish Dance Theatre has grown into a major cultural institution. It receives funding from the Ministry of Culture and support for individual performances from private and public foundations. Since April 2023, the Spanish choreographer Marina Mascarell has been the company's Artistic Director.

Remarks

1. Free seating.
2. You are recommended to arrive 15 minutes before the event starts. Latecomers will be admitted at appropriate times.
3. Student Pass holders may queue on-site for available seats.
4. Programmes are subject to change without prior notice. HKPAX reserves the right to final decision regarding programme arrangements.