Tanzfabrik
Berlin
School
School

Sointu Pere

I am an Afro-Finnish dance artist, performer, and cultural worker based in Berlin. My movement practice is rooted in improvisation and is influenced by my background in street dance styles, Afro-Cuban styles, and contemporary dance. In my movement practice I’m curious to explore the different states the body can inhabit, allowing pleasure and other bodily sensations.  I care about creating and holding queer and BIPOC spaces. I work toward building dance spaces that honor multiple embodied knowledges and challenge the dominance of Western cultural frameworks. Recently, I began co-hosting a BIPOC drag group that explores the in-betweens, centering movement and music traditions. I’ve performed and worked artistically in venues including Dock 11, Sophiensaele, ImPulsTanz in Vienna and HAU. Most recently my work has been supported by Durchstarten, UrbanApa and Ausland residency.

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