MERGING

This August, a powerful new cross-aesthetic performance arrives in Vendsyssel, Denmark. MERGING unites Danish-based composer and sound artist Liv Vester Larsen, visual artist Nanna Rosenfeldt-Olsen, and UK-based contemporary dance company Eliot Smith Dance (ESD) in an international collaboration that fuses dance, music, and visual art. Co-produced with Åsen Teater and Maskinhallen, MERGING is co-created with local residents and features performances by Larsen, Rosenfeldt-Olsen, and ESD dancers Olivia Kirk and Yamit Salazar, under the creative direction of choreographer Eliot Smith.

Expanding on the acclaimed 2023 project MERGE, this new iteration turns its focus to North Jutland, delving into the region’s social and cultural landscapes. Community is at the heart of the project—with Dance for the Masses, large-scale performances by locals; inclusive workshops; and a deep commitment to accessibility and collaboration across artistic boundaries. MERGING is more than a performance—it's a shared creative experience that celebrates diversity, place, and participation.