— A delusional feedback loop.

Part-dance, part-rant ~~The Bastard~~ Dance. is an exploration of refusal, obsession, and the consuming nature of control.

Through the character of the bastard—entangled in guilt, narcissism, and a relentless adherence to their own rules—this performance dives into the paradox of perpetual rejection. Drenched in excess, eroticism, and paranoia, the piece is a manifestation of the tension between self-imposed isolation and the grotesque allure of indulgence.

~~The Bastard~~ Dance. is an unsettling and unhinged ride through the limits of personal freedom, the painful beauty of never letting life in, and the parasitic pleasure found in embracing “No.”. A performance where rejection is not just an action but a way of being, and where the audience is invited to witness, question, and possibly be consumed by the bastard’s orbit of denial.

Concept, Choreography & Performance: Gabriella Imrichova
Dramaturg: Morgan Rose
Technical Consultant: Alex MrazA/V Consultant: d duàn
Lighting Consultant: Jenny HectorProxy: Anika De Ruyter
Costume: Carys Norwood
Producer: Indiana Coole