ME TWO/ WE, THE CLIQUE – Lithuania, Vilnius

TEEN role in the project

• Participate in all phases of creation, from ideation to final performance
• Document personal experiences on sensitive topics (e.g., identity, power dynamics, harassment)
• Transform personal testimonies and memories into movement and choreographies
• Contribute to the narrative and manifesto of the performance
• Showcase the final production at national and international venues and festivals

Peculiarity

A powerful example of co-creation and mixed participation where young performers are the central force in telling their own stories. The project acts as a safe space for artistic expression, allowing teens to process complex emotions and societal issues through a creative medium.

Project description

“Me Two / We, the Clique” is a bold and intimate dance performance developed by Low Air Vilnius City Dance Theatre. The project invites a group of young dancers to explore deeply personal themes such as identity, power relations, and LGBTQ+ issues. Guided by a professional choreographer, the teens delve into their personal archives and memories to build a powerful and authentic narrative. The creative process is centered on collaboration, with the performers actively involved in every step, from documenting their experiences to translating them into a compelling stage performance. The final show is a manifesto on individual freedom and belonging, inviting the audience to reflect on intergenerational relationships and the boundaries of power.

Organization details

• Name: Low Air Vilnius City Dance Theatre
• Country: Lithuania
• City: Vilnius