"Akasha"
ABOUT THE FILM
Akasha: the all-embracing fifth element. It moves effortlessly on the shores of the world. It overcomes gravity, explores the deepest of waters and fuels with its power the eternal flame of life. Akasha knows no space, no time, no fixed form.
This high-tension dance short offers the viewer a surreal encounter with the sovereign of earth, air, water and fire. Akasha is embodied by four different performers who move to the futuristic song Ants by Los Angeles based musician edIT. His quintessential electronic music contrasts heavily with the metaphysical theme of the film. The result is a vibrant and ephemeral glimpse into the powers of the universe.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
JELENA (Dancer)
JELENA (Switzerland/Jamaica) landed into this world dancing. After many years exploring the realms of professional dance, choreography and teaching a variety of styles it is her greatest joy to guide people into deeper connection to their body and heart to witness expression of truth. Previously a dance/ yoga studio owner she now shares “Dance & Yoga as Medicine” all over the world in the form of ceremony, ecstatic earth dance, workshops and elemental dance/ yoga retreats.
SIMON PROGIN (Dancer)
Simon was born in Madagascar, and at age two he was adopted by a Swiss family along with his brother Edouard. He discovered trampolining at age 16 during a traineeship at a circus school in Sion, Switzerland. He works as a trampoline and acrobatics coach at Ecole de Cirque Zofy in Charrat, Switzerland.
Sean Wirz - Director