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Tellus: A Visceral Dance of Earth's Environmental Plea
22 Oct
Summary
- Dickson Mbi's new dance work, Tellus, explores environmental turmoil and hope.
- The performance blends music and movement, drawing on Cameroonian heritage.
- Tellus appeals to the goddess Mami-Wata for help amid environmental distress.
Dickson Mbi's latest dance work, Tellus, presented at Sadler's Wells East, is a deeply expressive and confident performance. Mbi, who has also composed the score, masterfully integrates music and movement, creating a unified artistic experience. The production draws heavily on his Cameroonian heritage, incorporating elements of hip-hop, contemporary, South Asian, and classical dance.
Tellus unfolds as a folk tale centered on environmental crisis, depicting a community suffering from fire and drought. A central figure's plea to the goddess Mami-Wata forms a core part of the narrative. Expert collaboration with video designers YeastCulture and mentorship from Complicité's Simon McBurney contribute to the work's visceral impact, conveying an essential message of Earthly reconnection.
