by Andrea Givanovitch
France
15 minutes
‘LeatherBetter’ explores sensory sensitivity through movement, sound, and material. Inspired by Anne Juren and Legacy Russell, the dance examines how leather’s texture influences the body. Tension and release between softness and rigidity deconstruct masculine norms. As the body exhausts, the costume transforms into a sound medium, culminating in a choreographic revolt that celebrates the fluid, evolving queer body.
‘LeatherBetter’ explores sensory sensitivity through movement, sound, and material. Inspired by Anne Juren and Legacy Russell, the dance examines how leather’s texture influences the body. Tension and release between softness and rigidity deconstruct masculine norms. As the body exhausts, the costume transforms into a sound medium, culminating in a choreographic revolt that celebrates the fluid, evolving queer body.
Choreography, performance, dramaturgy, lights and costumes: Andrea Givanovitch
Music: AJA Ireland
Andrea is a French dancer and choreographer based in Paris. He trained at the Conservatoire de Toulouse and SEAD, graduating in 2020. He has performed works by Ohad Naharin, Damien Jalet, Mathilde Monnier, and others, and danced with Bodhi Project Dance Company.
His choreographic works include Exodus, Untitled (Some Faggy Gestures), and Leather Better. In 2024, he co-founded Collectif Melted Milk in Toulouse.
Andrea is a French dancer and choreographer based in Paris. He trained at the Conservatoire de Toulouse and SEAD, graduating in 2020. He has performed works by Ohad Naharin, Damien Jalet, Mathilde Monnier, and others, and danced with Bodhi Project Dance Company. His choreographic works include Exodus, Untitled (Some Faggy Gestures), and Leather Better. In 2024, he co-founded Collectif Melted Milk in Toulouse.