Manifesto in 45 (Attempt 1)
Sebastian Geilings
31/07/21⁣⁣
Performance started at 5PM and was 45 minutes duration.⁣⁣
Free entry

Please note: performance may contain nudity and course language.


⁣I hand wrote my first manifesto this year after an important friend of mine advocated the significance of understanding ourselves and our true desires before entering anything new - more and more I am understanding why they are so right.

Manifesto in 45 (Attempt 1) is a chance for me to take some space. A 45 minute improvised attempt to embody my connection to dance, it’s influence on my life and why I believe in it. This work is also an opportunity for me to challenge the “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it” mentality of life, myself and dance - cause sweetie we are all tired.

I feel very grateful for this space to play with Manifesto in 45 (Attempt 1).

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Sebastian Geilings grew up in Naarm / Melbourne and has lived in Pōneke for the past 6 years where be has studied at the New Zealand School of Dance and worked with Footnote New Zealand Dance over the past 3 years. There are so many artists that he would love to credit for his practise and approach in dance. Presently Joise Archer, Kosta Bogoievski, Jahra Wasasala, Ooshcon Masseurs and James O’Hara have and their pursuit of trust, freedom, sustainability, conviction and exploration in dance are Sebastian’s biggest influences in his practise.

Facilitated by Alessia Augello
Documentation by Tyler Jackson
Design by Haz Forrester
Supported by Wellington City Council.