The celebrated dance company from Sweden returns to Steps! They have paired two works into one outstanding double bill: «Spirit Willing» by Tiffany Tregarthen and David Raymond from Canada, and «ima» by France-based choreographer Sharon Eyal. This combination is undoubtedly a unique gem of current international dance creation.
With «Spirit Willing», Tiffany Tregarthen and David Raymond pay tribute to human endurance. The choreography explores the tension that arises when the desire to act is present, yet the body hesitates. How do we take that step? In their first collaboration with GöteborgsOperans Danskompani, the duo creates a dynamic field of tension that holds up a mirror to the audience: now is the time to act – with courage, creativity, and trust in our ability to shape the future.
Sharon Eyal’s unmistakable style is reflected once again in her latest choreography for GöteborgsOperans Danskompani. Precision, sensuality, and intensity also characterise this work – her most personal creation to date. The title offers a hint to the theme: «ima» means mother in Hebrew. Accompanied by pulsating electronic music by French composer Josef Laimon, a hypnotic maelstrom creates an immersive experience.
Simply put: The evening consists of two parts. Tiffany Tregarthen and David Raymond have created the first choreography. It's about human endurance and the courage to shape the future. The duo is working with the dance company from Gothenburg for the first time. The other piece is called «ima». It is a new creation by Sharon Eyal. Ima means mother in Hebrew. It is a personal work on the subject of connection and loss.
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Info
«Spirit Willing»
Duration: approx. 45 minutes
Spoken language: none
Age recommendation: 14+
Content warning: none
World premiere: 11.10.2025, The Göteborg Opera
«ima»
Duration: 40 minutes
Spoken language: none
Age recomendation: 14+
Content warning: none
World premiere: 25.10.2024, The Göteborg Opera
Further info: opera.se
Break between the performances: 30 minutes
Credits
«Spirit Willing»
Choreography: David Raymond, Tiffany Tregarthen
Performers: Olivia Blanch, Zander Constant, Miguel Duarte, Zachary Enquist, Sabine Groenendjik, Logan Hernandez, Ange-Clémentine Hiroki, Jiwan Jung, Victor Keteslegeres-Polster, Adam Graw, Einar Nikkerud, Anna Ozerskaia, Duncan C Schultz, Danielle de Vries, Josephine Weise, Amanda Akesson
Costume design: Tiffany Tregarthen
Video design: Eric Chad
Lighting design: James Proudfoot
«ima»
Choreography: Sharon Eyal
Performers: Olivia Blanch, Frida Dam Seidel, Miguel Duarte, Valentin Durand, Viola Grappiolo, Ange-Clémentine Hiroki, Jiwan Jung, Victor Keteslegeres-Polster, Valerjia Kuzmica, Ivo Mateus, Aishwarya Raut, Duncan C Schultz, Ursula Urgelés, Josephine Weise, Amanda Akesson
Co-creation: Gai Behar
Choreographic assistant: Keren Lurie-Pardes
Costume design: Maria Grazia Chiuri for Dior
Composition, sound design: Josef Laimon
Lighting: Alon Cohen
Artistic Director GöteborgsOperans Danskompani: Katrín Hall
Tiffany Tregarthen and David Raymond
Tiffany Tregarthen and David Raymond have lived and worked in Vancouver for almost two decades. They are the creative minds behind the company Out Innerspace. For ten years, the choreographers were two of the most important contributors to Kidd Pivot, Canada’s best-known dance theatre company. They travel internationally as an artistic duo and will be guests at GöteborgsOperans Danskompani for the first time in 2025.
Sharon Eyal
Sharon Eyal is one of the most important choreographic voices of our time. In 2013, the exceptional French-based artist founded her own company, Sharon Eyal Dance S-E-D. In addition to her own productions, this award-winning choreographer has created more than thirty productions for international dance companies to date. She has a long-standing collaboration with the GöteborsOperans Danskompani. Picture © Davit Giorgadze
