First Things
Imagine it.
A world where there is no distance between it and our knowledge of it. How, then, to speak about it? Perhaps we are left entirely focused on tuning ourselves inward as one tune an instrument to achieve precision. ‘First Things’ focuses on the different aspects of the performerʼs experience of himself in the world. Each part starts from a simple premise;one body - one point in space, one body - one beat, one body - one word.
Gradually, an accumulation of tasks challenges the performer to hold on to the existing structure, eventually creating a fracture in the fabric of the choreography and unraveling a new emotional and visceral horizon. First Things peeks between what is being said and what is said between the lines—brick by brick, a personal attempt to touch the humane-- a visible trap.
Selected Reviews;
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“First Things” is an exigent, hypnotic, mesmerizing work. It guides us, not towards a peak or finish line, but instead towards the notion of a beginning - courageously striving to convey something profound and succeeding.."
Anat Zechariah, Hamevakeret
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"A remarkable balance between delicate choreography and stunning performances.."
Ran Brown for Haaretz
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The work is composed of three rather distinct layers. Getman kept tight control of the pace of its progression, aiming to build up tension by restricting information concerning the semi-hidden dancer that kept the viewers in a deep dark. Literally.
Ora Brafman, Dance Talk
Choreography: Michael Getman | Performer: Ariel Gelbart | Dramaturge: Yael Venezia | Music: O-taiko by master Eitetsu Hayashi // Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 1 in F minor _ Daniel Barenboim// Iannis Xenakis - Pléiades II. Métaux | Original sound: Gal Hochberg | Sound design: Gal Hochberg, Michael Getman | Light design: Ludovico Cioffi | Video director: Idan Herson | Camera: Offir Yudilevich | Branding & Social Media: Laetitia Boulud | International relations: Gloria De Angeli
The work is supported by Derrida Dance Center/ Bulgaria, Pais Lottery Foundation, The Suzanne Dellal Center, The Ministry of Sport and Culture in Israel, Rabinowitch Foundation and Mifal HaPais Council for the Culture and Arts.
Co Producer: HangartFest, Pesaro Italy