Other Corporealities
“Other Corporealities project” is an Arts & Wellbeing project. It is interested in capturing and revaluing the beauty of those dancing bodies that fall outside of the norm and the mainstream rules, looking beyond what society thinks a dancer “should look like” or how long are we “allowed” to keep on dancing or moving.
Who's the artist?
"My name is Coti Cibils, and I am from Argentina. I have been based in Sydney since 2018. I am a dancer and photographer specialised in dance with 10 years of experience. I have a degree in design, a degree in Contemporary Dance, and a Postgraduate in Interdisciplinary Arts. Since arriving in Sydney, I have collaborated with artists like Bonnie Curtis Projects in dance and photography and Gabriela Green Olea with our Latin American Arts Calle Collective, with which we received Creative Australia International Exchange funding. Since I arrived in Sydney pretty close to the Covid “era”, I have shifted most of my day work into a more health movement oriented environment. I have been teaching pilates and biomechanical movement in physiotherapy and pilates studios, working with a variety of bodies from 9 to 80 years old, from desk workers to pre-professional dancers at Sydney Dance Company.
Although I have a variety of skills, and my work is quite interdisciplinary, all my interests revolve around the human body and the body in movement, which guide and connect all my practices together."
Women's in Dance
The 'Other Corporealities' project, which was developed in 2016, brought together a series of female dancers whose bodies did fall out of the dance norm due to acute scoliosis (with and without surgery), scars, body shape, or size that were not compatible with the dance standards in Argentina at the time. The project consisted of a series of pictures and personal testimonies about their experiences in the dance world, as well as statements on some of the recent news related to the topic that year. All this material was used to create an art installation.
Dancers
& Movers
50+
The goal of this ongoing "Other Corporealities" 2024-2025 project is to inspire and encourage everyone aged 50 and older to stay active. It is NEVER TOO LATE to move, dance, or even hang in the air and enjoy the benefits because:
MOVEMENT IS HEALTH
And every moment spent moving is an investment in long-term QUALITY OF LIFE.
Dancers and Movers 50+ is looking forward to creating a series of projects:
PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT: Capturing 50+ movers to create an arts installation/exhibition, as well as a photography booklet to inspire people in the community.
DANCE/PILATES/ACRO 50+ CLASSES: Promoting existing 50+ friendly training spaces and developing more classes for people to move in a safe and healthy environment.
We share here our first photography research stage in collaboration with:
- Creative Caring Australia, Diane Busuttil and Spring for Seniors at Sydney Opera House
- 50 up Aerials group at Sydney Trapeze School
Are you interested in the project?
We are looking for:
*Dancers and Movers 50+ (amateur and professional)
*Dance, Acrobatics, Pilates or Fitness studios who would like to partner up and/or sponsor
*Community spaces interested in programs for Seniors