One of the most influential Israeli choreographers, Yasmeen Godder’s new work explores the possibility of finding compassion, empathy, and sensitivity through the act of dance.

Practicing Empathy is a performative research carried out over 18 months as a direct expansion of Godder’s Common Emotion and Simple Action. The show continues to challenge the spectators-performers relationship, establishing the possibility of a “safe space” for emotional interactions, asking what makes us open up, empathize, connect with the other – and with ourselves?

In the festival, she presents two thoughtful practices for creating interpersonal encounters, developed through the research. In the first part of the evening, the group will perform Practicing Empathy 2 by 2, a special format created in response to the limitations imposed by Covid-19 and meant for two performers and two audience members. Together, they will share an interactive 25 min. journey, exploring how to transform an apparent restriction – keeping a 2-meter distance – into a potential space for intimacy, playfulness, healing, and joint discovery. In its second part, through a series of vocal and physical actions, the performers expose their emotional landscapes, creating an environment where empathy serves as a supportive and encouraging group reaction.

* Tickets for each part are sold separately. Please note that tickets to Practicing Empathy 2 by 2 are limited to 24 participants.

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