Spring Fever

From Stravinsky's Sacre du Printemps

Every year, under the direction of a professional director, the Accademia Dimitri undertakes the creation of a new final work for the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, destined for an exciting international tour. In 2024, the renowned Swiss choreographer and dancer Philipp Egli will be at the helm of the creation of Spring Fever. The debut of this show will take place in Verscio on 17 May 2024, followed by an adventurous tour in Switzerland and abroad.

We have chosen to explore Stravinsky's legendary work without focusing on the sacrificial theme, opting instead for a direct approach to the magnificent composition through notes and music. We are shaping a body choreography based on the score, immersing ourselves completely in this extraordinary musical creation. The act of surrendering to this experience arouses spring-like feelings, but at the same time, the need to surrender completely can generate both deep fears and feverish dreams. During an evening of dance, we focus on what happens when we dare to look deeply, accepting closeness and intimacy.

In the context of a concert-dance, where our bodies become the instruments that internalise and resonate the score, a fascinating question arises: can a Sacre du Printemps come to life even in the absence of sound?

Philipp Egli, director and choreographer

Performers

Fanny Déglise, Emma Görrissen, Philippe Huwiler, Benedetta Iele, Mathi Le Coultre, Bruno Amaru Padilla Toledo, Amelie Rüegsegger, Nikoline Ryde, Marino Sampayo, Luna Scolari, Sohane Sourget, Elio Staub, Lukas Ynga

Duration: approx. 70 Minutes

Direction and Choreography: Philipp Egli

Assistant Director: Mara Peyer

Supervision Costume and Makeup: Stephanie Metzner

Light, Sound and Technique: Andrea Ferrari and Jacopo Sidari

Philipp Egli
Swiss choreographer Philipp Egli has worked for more than 25 years in the field of contemporary dance and cultural education. He has conceived, developed and choreographed several productions, created dance in various spaces and created almost 60 choreographies to date. He is involved in both the freelance and established scene and has worked as a dancer/performer, choreographer, company director, ballet director and instructor. Philipp started his career as a dancer with Cie. Philippe Saire and ROSAS (Anne Teresa De Keersmaecker) in Brussels, continuing with his work with the foundation of his company MOLTeNi in Zurich in 1995. From 2012 to 2016, he co-directed the legendary Swiss visual and masked theatre group Mummenschanz.