Maja Karolina Franke questions traditional gender roles and their reproduction in partner acrobatics practice: “It is time to scrutinize my tools through a feminist lens. Which aspects of the technique adhere to gender stereotypes, which perhaps do not, and how can I use them choreographically? I am interested in various perspectives: both physical and social. Specifically, I want to explore different theses, structures and power relations with bodies.”

Creation and Performance: Maja Karolina Franke
Performance: Ralph Öllinger

Performed at on the edge-Festival / WuK performing arts Vienna, 2021

 

For the research on gender roles and gender stereotypes in partnering and partner acrobatics Maja received the Startstipendium for performing arts (grant for research) of BMKÖS in 2021