
29 August
Attempting Alchemy
A dance performance by choreographer Ludvig Daae about the dream of creating magic out of the mundane, turning dust into gold.
Beauty, magic and gold
Medieval alchemy, the dream of making gold, may be the most utopian of all sciences. Alchemy pushes the boundaries of science and finds a home in the world of imagination. For Norwegian choreographer Ludvig Daae, this dream of transforming everyday experiences into something different and elevated is a central part of creating art.
In his dance performance 'Attempting Alchemy', Ludvig Daae searches for utopia. He wants to transform ordinary movements, themes and objects into beauty, magic and gold.
In 'Attempting Alchemy', four dancing bodies move through the space in formations, like a changing kaleidoscope. Chasing fleeting moments where it feels like the stars are aligned. Invites you to keep faith in the inherent power of people to reach new heights together.
- Category
- Performances
- World premiere
- 1 March 2025
- Dates
- 29 August
- Venue
- Skånes Dansteater
- Age
- Recommended from 12 years.
- Duration
- Approx. 60 mins, no intermission.
"an imaginative commentary on the power of transformation"
"The fact that in dance you can create your own world based on the ideas of a choreographer and the movements of the dancers, that's the real alchemy. And without spoiling anything, I can say that it turned out to be something like gold in the end."
Creative team
Ludvig Daae in collaboration with the dancers
William Rickman
Ludvig Daae
Tove Berglund
Emanuel Arvanitis
David Möller

I believe the closest we come to utopia are the brief, little moments when we interact with the world. A short second when everything works, flies, syncs and falls into place.
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Prices
- Ordinary
- 260 kr
- 0-18 years
- 130 kr
- Under 26 years
- 130 kr
- Student
- 130 kr
- Pensioner
- 195 kr
- Wheelchair adult
- 260 kr
- Wheelchair 0-18 years
- 130 kr
- Companion
- 0 kr
- Group 10+
- 195 kr