sharon eyal

Ima by Sharon Eyal, Co-creator Gai Behar, Performed by Göteborgsoperans Danskompani, Artistic Director Göteborgsoperans Katrín Hall, Costumes Maria Grazia Chiuri for Dior, Music Josef Laimon, Light Design Alon Cohen, Photo Tilo Stengel Ima by Sharon Eyal, Co-creator Gai Behar, Performed by Göteborgsoperans Danskompani, Artistic Director Göteborgsoperans Katrín Hall, Costumes Maria Grazia Chiuri for Dior, Music Josef Laimon, Light Design Alon Cohen, Photo Tilo Stengel

interview

by ALEPH MOLINARI

portrait by KATERINA JEBB

Sharon Eyal’s choreography is known for its visceral mix of powerful physicality and a techno-driven, ritualistic intensity. Leading her own company, she constructs dynamic choreographic organisms — living structures from which solo dancers and micro‑gestures emerge — creating a total sensory experience.

ALEPH MOLINARI — I want to start with your beginnings. How did you start dancing?

SHARON EYAL — I was very hyperactive as a child. I hardly…