How does a connection arise between bodies without physical contact? And what happens in a space where distance, attention and energy converge?  

In Waterkind, the duo Land Before Time explores the relationship between two bodies in constant motion – inspired by the currents, rhythms and ever-changing forms of water. Through improvisation, the dancers unfold a sensory dialogue in which every movement choice arises in response to what has gone before. Closeness and distance become interdependent, and through vibrations and sensitivity, a connection appears that requires no physical contact.  

With roots in street dance, freestyle and popping, the work develops a movement language where precision and spontaneity merge. Outbursts and silence alternate in a constant flow, where the bodies negotiate their relationship in the present moment. Waterkind opens a physical reflection on empathy, coexistence and the invisible connections that bind us together. With water serving as both a metaphor and a principle of movement, the work points to broader connections between humanity and nature. 

Dansehallerne present Waterkind as part of the festival OPENINGS. With the festival, we open up for top-class international performances and strong national talents. For a wide spectrum of dancing bodies: older bodies, smaller bodies, bodies of different shapes and colors. For the iconic and the surprising. For other perspectives. OPENINGS celebrates the joy of dance and makes dance accessible to everyone.

Waterkind and OPENINGS is part of yes – dance biennale 2026.

About  

Land Before Time is a Swedish-based artistic duo including Joanna Holewa Chrona and Yared Tilahun Cederlund. At the intersection of dance, music and sound composition, they create works that explore rhythm, connection and the relationship between movement and sound. With roots in street dance and club culture, they combine improvisation with experimental sound universes in a practice that is both sensory and exploratory.

Joanna Holewa Chrona is a dancer, choreographer, project manager and DJ based between Sweden and South Africa. Her practice is characterised by a cross-cultural approach to movement and a strong grounding in improvisation. She also works as a curator and is a co-founder of the organisation AFIA.

Yared Tilahun Cederlund is a performer, choreographer and composer. With a background in the street and battle scene, he has developed a practice that spans from performing arts to music production. His work revolves around the relationship between rhythm, movement and sound and unfolds in both choreographic and musical formats.

Credits

CHOREOGRAPHY: Joanna Holewa Chrona & Yared Tilahun Cederlund
DANCERS: Joanna Holewa Chrona, Yared Tilahun Cederlund
MUSIC: Yared Tilahun Cederlund
VOCALS: Ntsika Fana Ngxanga
PRODUCTION: Land Before Time
DISTRIBUTION: Nordberg Movement
SUPPORTED BY: Konstnärsnämnden, Region Skåne, Norrlandsoperan, Kulturrådet, Dalateatern