FANFARE: GUL

Fanfare is traditionally a signal of trumpets or horns used as a sign of joy or tribute. We have created a fanfare in motion based on what an inherent feeling of joy can have as a potential for playfulness, liberation, passion and power.

EDITH STRAND ASKELAND

Edith (born 1998) is a professional dancer born and raised in Lørenskog. In the spring of 2020, she graduated from the Oslo Academy of the Arts with a bachelor’s degree in contemporary dance. She has previously been part of the youth company På tå hev (2016-17) at the Norwegian Opera & Ballet, at the same time as she attended the dance program at Lillestrøm Upper Secondary School (2014-17).

Through both education and other projects, Edith has worked with a wide range of choreographers and dance artists, who have helped shape her into the dancer she is today. What interests Edith is to create and be a part of dance art that inspires change and innovation in both spectators and performers.

CECILIE LINDEMAN STEEN

Cecilie has worked as a dance artist for over 30 years, mainly related to the freelance performing arts field, with the exception of two years in Carte Blanche, as well as engagements at Riksteateret, Rikskonsertene, and the Norwegian Theater.

She has participated in well over a hundred productions as well as individual performances, improvisations, events and concerts. In addition to his own projects, Steen has collaborated with a wide range of choreographers and other artists and has had extensive national and international touring activities.

Since her studies, she has worked closely with choreographer Ina Christel Johannessen. In recent years, Steen has worked in performances and projects in collaboration with Shanti Bramachari, Mia Habib, Kristina Gjems and Janne-Camilla Lyster.