Tracing the river down to its source, the place that I am indigenous to first is myself. Who is she? Who was she? Who will she be?

“lau diba oi” is a multidisciplinary solo dance work revolving around the pacific concept of mana // the spiritual purpose that everything in this world carries. The work explores purpose by rediscovering a sense of self – a ritual deeply rooted in culture and ancestry, striving to break free from the ways we think we know ourselves.

“lau diba oi'“ embarks on a journey for all senses: a rebirth witnessed through taste, music, movement and poetry.

premiered in Berlin, 06.02.25 | Studio DB

Concept / Choreography / Production: Stephanie Ilova

Composition / Sounddesign: Alex Rapp, Simon Hoffmann

Set Design: Maureen Berend, Stephanie Ilova

Lights: Vitalii Mielieschko

Sound: Jiu-q

Photography: Shannon Kone

Knit wear: nialorma by Kindima Bah

Location: Studio DB