WUW

WUW is an abbreviation for WIND UND WAND (WIND AND WALL) and describes a 40-minute dance performance for young audiences aged 10+. The metaphors of the wind and the wall symbolize the ambivalent relationship between children and their parents and the gap between their wishes and reality. They also stand for intertwined thoughts and emotions and unclear interim periods. No longer a child and not yet a teenager… The time before puberty is both a formative and challenging phase. At the same time, it is a playful journey with many surprises, adventures, parties and unexpected transformations.

For the ZINADA collective, growing up felt like standing in front of a solid wall. It was only in adulthood that the artists realized that by dealing with their emotions and the protective support of their parents, they could always find a way to get through a massive wall. The wind has a very flexible quality: it can be a violent storm or a gentle, pleasant breeze, and it can quickly change its mood – just like young people. Inspired by the way the wind changes its shape, ZINADA explores creative ways to overcome walls in WUW.

For the piece WUW, the collective ZINADA, consisting of Jihun Choi and Jin Lee, worked with the musician Benny Omerzell. During the rehearsal and development phase of the piece, the artists conducted interviews with the target group and held workshops on topics that concern children of this age group. The work with the target group was not just inspiring but also integral to the development of the movement material.

Premiere

22.10.2024

Duration

40 Minutes

Location

Schools in Munich,
HochX Theater und Live Art, Munich