In collaboration with Zeitgenössischer Tanz Berlin e.V. and external guests, the project RESIST! hosts weekly “Assemblies” from March 5 to May 7: every Thursday evening** from 5–7 pm, everyone interested is invited to gather at Uferstudio 5.

At the heart of the assembly on march 30 lies the political force of artistic freedom: from where does the notion of aesthetic freedom arise, how has it unfolded across recent history, and how might we grasp both its potentials and its limits in the face of the global ascent of the new right? Through a theoretical introduction to its philosophical underpinnings and the historical expansion of its political significance, this workshop aims to cultivate an understanding of the contradictory condition in which artistic freedom presently finds itself. In smaller groups, participants will engage with a series of concrete political constellations in which artistic freedom is contested, appropriated, or redefined from the right. In this way, participants are invited to explore their own relationship to both the promise and the boundaries of artistic freedom, to reflect on the interplay between art and politics, and to collectively imagine future horizons of resistance.

With the format of the “Assemblies,” we aim to offer the independent scene space and time for broader cultural and political exchange. While digital connections tend to encourage fast, largely anonymous and individualized expressions of opinion, we choose to invest in real social cohesion. Through the “Assemblies,” we create a solidaric setting in which reflection and discussion can take place live and on site. Together, we want to explore how we can sustainably defend artistic freedom — in the face of current cuts to cultural funding and the normalization of right-wing positions within wider society.

During each assembly, the Freelance Dance Ensemble Berlin will give a 10-15 minute presentation calling on all dance and cultural professionals to make their changed realities visible. More information here.

Accessibility
Studio 5 is accessible without steps, but has a raised wooden floor which can be reached via a 1.5% inclined ramp. Wheelchair spaces are available. 
The barrier-free toilet is located in the foyer of the studio, a few meters from the studio.
 

If you have any further questions about the access requirements for this performance, please contact: access@tanzfabrik-berlin.de
Further information on accessibility can be found on our website: https://www.tanzfabrik-berlin.de/en/barrierefreiheit#