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Uaajeerneq (Grønlandsk maskedans)
Greenlandic mask dancing and clowning originate from the old Inuit religion. The dance contains the three basic elements of life; the joy, the menacing and the erotic. Uaajeerneq is deeply connected to the spirit world, the nature and the mystical. The mask dance and the drum dance have been linked since the dawn of time, and the ritual could sometimes be so intense that both mask dancers and spectators went into ecstasy.
In uaajeerneq, each individual dancer has their own unique mask and mouth stick. The mask is painted on and the stick sits crosswise in the mouth, distorting the face. The dancer must now, with movements, the voice and humor, seduce and frighten hisor her audience. Uaajeerneq always contains a clown element and there is a strong interaction between the mask dancer and the audience.
At the workshop, the participants will get to know the history and traditions behind the uaajeerneq. Participants will make their own mouth sticks and develop their own painted face. In addition, everyone will try to scare, seduce and clown and practice the dance itself on the floor.
Connie Kristoffersen was born and raised in Greenland. She is a trained actor from The National Acting School of Greenland 2016. Since 2014, Connie has performed as a mask dancer and given countless uaajeerneq workshops both in and outside Greenland. She has appeared in various plays, TV series and films. In addition, she can also write TV and podcast host, festival manager and teacher at The Commedia School on her CV.
When: The 11.-15. December (from 10 to16 o’clock)
Price: DKK 2.650 (Euro 350)
There are only 12 places, which are given on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is binding.
Uaajeerneq (Grønlandsk maskedans)
Greenlandic mask dancing and clowning originate from the old Inuit religion. The dance contains the three basic elements of life; the joy, the menacing and the erotic. Uaajeerneq is deeply connected to the spirit world, the nature and the mystical. The mask dance and the drum dance have been linked since the dawn of time, and the ritual could sometimes be so intense that both mask dancers and spectators went into ecstasy.
In uaajeerneq, each individual dancer has their own unique mask and mouth stick. The mask is painted on and the stick sits crosswise in the mouth, distorting the face. The dancer must now, with movements, the voice and humor, seduce and frighten hisor her audience. Uaajeerneq always contains a clown element and there is a strong interaction between the mask dancer and the audience.
At the workshop, the participants will get to know the history and traditions behind the uaajeerneq. Participants will make their own mouth sticks and develop their own painted face. In addition, everyone will try to scare, seduce and clown and practice the dance itself on the floor.
Connie Kristoffersen was born and raised in Greenland. She is a trained actor from The National Acting School of Greenland 2016. Since 2014, Connie has performed as a mask dancer and given countless uaajeerneq workshops both in and outside Greenland. She has appeared in various plays, TV series and films. In addition, she can also write TV and podcast host, festival manager and teacher at The Commedia School on her CV.
When: The 11.-15. December (from 10 to16 o’clock)
Price: DKK 2.650 (Euro 350)
There are only 12 places, which are given on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is binding.


HUMAN VOICE
Every day from 10 till 16.

HUMAN VOICE
Every day from 10 till 16.

Mask Making Workshop
– Theory: The history and sociocultural functions of masks.
– Introduction to artistic skills, handcrafts and materials
– Design of a mask
– Clay model
– Plaster mold and papier-mâché
– Surface treatment, painting, special finish, fitting of the mask
Finbarr Ryan, Ireland – mask making, performing the mask
Petra Föhrenbach, Germany – mask making, cultural and historical background
Monday – Friday: 9 til 15

Mask Making Workshop
– Theory: The history and sociocultural functions of masks.
– Introduction to artistic skills, handcrafts and materials
– Design of a mask
– Clay model
– Plaster mold and papier-mâché
– Surface treatment, painting, special finish, fitting of the mask
Finbarr Ryan, Ireland – mask making, performing the mask
Petra Föhrenbach, Germany – mask making, cultural and historical background
Monday – Friday: 9 til 15
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