b12 fall
research or die.
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b12 fall
—locations: eden***** studios & dock11
Ella Rothschild
this performance project is designed for about 17 people and lasts 13 days (sunday off). it will be performed four times alongside two other performance projects at dock 11, a theater in the center of berlin. ella's performance project runs from october 28 to november 9, 2025.
rehearsals and performances:
october 28 - november 1: 13:00 - 16:30 at eden studios
2 november: no rehearsal
3 november: 13:00 - 16:45 in dock 11 theater
4 november: 13:00 - 16:45 in dock 11 theater
5 november: 13:00 - 16:45 in dock 11 theater
6 november: 11:15 - 13:15 in dock 11 theater / 16:00 - 18:00 dress rehearsal in dock 11 theater with all three groups / performance: 19:00 - 20:30 in dock 11 theater
7 november: 14:15 - 15:30 possible feedback in dock 11 theater / performance: 19:00 - 20:30 in dock 11 theater
8 november: 14:15 - 15:30 possible feedback at dock 11 theater / performance: 19:00 - 20:30 at dock 11 theater
9 november: 14:15 - 15:30 possible feedback at dock 11 theater / performance: 19:00 - 20:30 at dock 11 theater
new: if you are interested in us booking accommodation for you for the duration of the performance project, please indicate this in your application. please understand that we only have a limited number of accommodations available.
the application deadline is august 8, 2025.
Back to the myth
In this project, we will embark on a vibrant exploration of storytelling through movement, language, and collaboration. Inspired by mythic tales such as Orpheus and Eurydice’s eternal love and loss, or the daring fights of Icarus and Glaucus, the performance weaves through a landscape of interconnected moments, each alive with specific imagery and emotional resonance. Scenes will emerge from a fusion of text-driven prompts and physical expression, creating a dialogue between words and motion. Through ensemble work, the stage will transform into a shared space where timeless conflicts and profound narratives take shape. Each scene builds upon the last, layering vivid visuals charged with emotional texture. This project invites an interplay between individual voices and collective storytelling, evoking a world where myth and imagination come vividly to life.
the description reflects an artist’s idea which was developed at the time it was submitted to b12. it may have changed by the time the workshop or the performance project is starting. please stay flexible. thank you!
biography
Ella Rothschild, born in 1984, is a choreographer, multi-disciplinary artist, and dancer. Rothschild has danced with the Inbal Pinto and Avshalom Pollak Dance Company, Batsheva Dance Company under the artistic direction of Ohad Naharin, and currently dances with Crystal Pite’s Kidd Pivot. Since 2010, Rothschild has been creating her own works in collaboration with artists across disciplines. Rothschild’s works include: Acord, 12 Postdated Checks, Judah, Jesus with Soy, Flood, IMO the Mouth Is Redundant, Feed, Timeline, Futuristic Space, and Formula, which premiered in Japan in 2022. Her artist residencies include the Baryshnikov Art Center in NYC (2020) and Suzanne Dellal Centre’s inaugural program, where she created Pigulim. In 2021 Rothschild created a trilogy of artworks for Batsheva Dance Company: Summer Snow, On the Edge of Nowhere, and A Year Without Summer. Between 2022-2024, Rothschild completed another trilogy of works for Kammerballetten Festival, Copenhagen: Unpair, Milk Teeth, and The Guests. In recent commissions, Rothschild created Petrushka for the Royal Ballet of Flanders (2023) and This Solution for Nederlands Dans Theater (2024).
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