DESCRIPTION:

An ambient audio-choreographic odyssey that delves into the depths of women's resilience, brought to life by an independent collective of female dancers, musicians, and visual artists from Ukraine. Forged in the fires of war, where many women have voluntarily taken up arms or dedicated themselves to activism, this performance explores the collective experience of womanhood, unfolding as a ceremonial stage expression.
The production weaves together contemporary dance, live singing, and live electronic music. The title Cossachka evokes the legend of the women warriors, amazons, who once roamed the lands of contemporary Ukraine, marking their appearance by the braids they wore (cosy/kosy in Ukrainian).
Cossachka is a poetic exploration of the female gaze on war and crisis, and the preservation of identity in the face of colonialism. It challenges traditional narratives, presenting a non-heroic, but rather a space holder perspective on resilience amidst catastrophe.