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.
Program: Performance program, Attempting Alchemy, pdf
Duration: Approx. 60 mins, no intermission.
Organiser: Skånes Dansteater

"an imaginative commentary on the power of transformation"

— Sydsvenskan

"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."

— Skånska Dagbladet

Creative team

Choreography

Ludvig Daae in collaboration with the dancers

Music

William Rickman

Set design

Ludvig Daae

Costume design

Tove Berglund

Lighting design

Emanuel Arvanitis

Poster photo

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.

— Ludvig Daae, koreograf