MANA (Israel)

Vertigo Dance Company, Israel

MANA

Contemporary dance

Choreographer: Noa Wertheim

Co-Choreographer – Rina Wertheim Koren

Composer RAN BAGNO

Lighting – Dan Fishof

Costumes – Kedem Sasson

Stage – Zohar Shoef

Photografers; Ziv Barak and Efrat Mazor

Duration ; 60 min No intermission
 

Dancers : Korina Fraiman, Micah Amos,
 

Eden ben-Shimol, Zsuzsanna Pretzer, Ilan Golubovich, Alma Karvat Shemesh, Eyal Elcharar, Noa Israely, Eshed Weissman, Niv Cabiri.

ABOUT COMPANY

The Company was founded in 1992 by Noa Wertheim and Adi Shaal, it marks an inspiring creativity incorporating Art, Humanity and Nature. The company has established a distinct presence in the contemporary dance scene in Israel and around the globe. Vertigo Dance Company is one of the four Big leading dance companies in Israel, and is endlessly invited to perform within the most prestigious International festivals and well known theaters around the Globe. The Company has become a worldwide Ambassador for Israeli Art.

Through Noa Wertheim's unique artistic creative expression and movement, Vertigo is committed to expanding the boundaries of dance to raise Social and Environmental awareness. Noa, Vertigo's Artistic Director works and creates from her home studio located at the Vertigo Eco Art Village, where she lives with Adi and their three sons, in a community that fosters the arts in an Ecologically and Socially responsible manner. The Essence of Vertigo Dance Company and Vertigo Eco Art Village is to join the Universe and the Energy of life. Vertigo Dance Company is continually seeking for new interesting collaboration and challenging tasks.

About performance

Mana - “What is repaired first, vessel or light” Is the sun’s desire to fulfill the absence of the moon’s light, Or rather is it her lack of light that gives rise to a vessel of innovation?” (based on the Zohar) Vertigo Dance Company's creation "Mana" is a vessel of light; Noa Wertheim seeks to examine the space present in the breath, between inside and outside, between the desire to fly and the desire to return home. And to connect to earth. "Mana" aims to convey its light and contribute to healing. Wertheim brings to the stage a unique spiral movement that gains energetic momentum transforming it into an expression of refinement & self-acceptance that combines a feeling of deficiency with an inspiration to fill & fulfill.

PRESS:

”This dance…created by Noa Wertheim for the Vertigo Dance Company, is flowing like water, like waves of light which in their humbleness do not seek to leave their mark…on the fine line between the physical and the spiritual…this aesthetic piece reflects professionalism as well as the pleasantness of continuity…inspiring the gracious feeling of completing a meditation session…the real gems are the dancers…”

(Ruth Eshel, HaAretz,.)

“The Vertigo Dance Company’s contribution to the Israeli dance scene is great, and its sophisticated creative undertaking constantly evolves over time…”

(Tal Levin, Achbar HaIr,)

“A profound philosophical property…with a great deal of rhythm, playfulness and spirit…extremely unique and fascinating…one of the more powerful dance performances…”

(Lea Solomon Yehoshua, Darom radio)

“Defying the laws of gravity, the Vertigo Dance Company which since its establishment over twenty years ago has produced unparalleled dance pieces premieres a new choreography by Noa Wertheim that brings forth new and old, mystical and tangible…ever so beautiful, magical and breathtaking.”

(Alice Blitental, the Marker Café)

Start: 20:00

The festival is initiated and hosted by Tbilisi City Hall

The general sponsor of the 2025 festival is Visa / TBC Concept

* While purchasing tickets customers agree that they might appear in after movie and photos

Discount information:

- 20% for the first 10 days of ticket sales:

During the pre-sale, from July 11 to 15, a 20% discount will be applied to TBC Concept Visa debit card holders.

*The next 7 days will be open to all other card holders, however

-20% discount will remain only for TBC Concept Visa card holders.