Novo
June Moon: Sivan Rubinstein
We are pleased to share details of this new work, presented at The Place as part of Sivan Rubinstein's ongoing inquiry into the body as home: a vessel for creation, loss and transformation.
Photo by Jurga Ramonaite
At the heart of Novo lies the belief that the body is not separate from the universe, but an expression of it. Drawing on the chakras to map the body and reconnect to its living portals of sensation, memory and motion, Rubinstein deepens her practice through a signature blend of dance and philosophy.
An extract from Embodied Activism is presented in the bar throughout the show run. The project was originally realised as a three‑month exhibition at Aspex Gallery, Portsmouth, co‑curated by Sivan Rubinstein and Ricardo Reveron Blanco.
Photo by Nefeli Kentoni
Programme highlights
Monday 2 June, 5:30pm – Pre‑show talk
Join Dr Sarah Fine (University of Cambridge) and curator Ricardo Reverón Blanco for an engaging discussion on the artistic and curatorial context. An opportunity to meet the team.
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Monday 2 June, 7:30pm – Premiere performance
Tickets are selling quickly. Please let us know as soon as possible if you would like us to reserve a seat.
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Tuesday 3 June, 11:30am – Relaxed matinee performance (Babes-in-Arms)
Open to all audiences and developed with local parent and baby groups in mind. You are welcome to bring your baby to this relaxed morning performance. Following the show, there will be an opportunity to meet the artist and gently move to live music with your baby. Designed for up to two parents/carers per child (pre-walkers and crawlers). Please book adult and baby tickets at the same time.
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Babes‑in‑Arms performance
A relaxed morning performance you can bring your baby to, followed by an opportunity to meet the artist and gently move to live music with your baby. Designed for up to two parents/carers per child (pre‑walkers and crawlers). Please book adult and baby tickets at the same time.
Professional Class with Sivan Rubinstein
Sivan will be teaching at The Place from Monday 8 – Friday 12 June, 9–10.30am.
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Photo by Jurga Ramonaite
About Sivan Rubinstein
Sivan Rubinstein is a London-based choreographer, director, and researcher creating highly visual works at the intersection of performance, visual art, and academic research. Her practice combines artistic collaboration with research-based inquiry. This year, she continues developing her Neurodivergent Methodology for dance during a residency at Versiliadanza, Italy, as part of Open Dialogo, while exploring research and participatory practice, The Body as a Home, as Artist in Residence at PDSW and Cambridge University. She was previously Artist in Residence at The Place and King’s College London.
June Moon is a creative engagement company connecting academia and the arts through interdisciplinary practice, workshops, talks, and performances, bringing research to communities and creating spaces for dialogue and learning.
Cast & creatives
Choreographer: Sivan Rubinstein
Composer: Liran Donin
Dramaturg: Xenia Aidonopoulou
Light designer: Zoé Ritchie
Botanical Set Design: Alina Dheere Babaletsos
Costume Designer: Zi Kim
Research and development collaborators: Lou Moria, Masako Masuchita, Dr. Sarah Fine
Understudy: Lydia Walker
Producer: Treacle Holasz
Assistant Producer: Zöe Grain of Treacle Makes
Marketing and Digital Content Support: Upright Fools
Creative Consultant: Ricardo Reverón Blanco
Graphic designer: Maya Cohen
Photographer: Jurga Ramonaite
Credits
Novo was created as part of Sivan’s artist residency at Cambridge University and commissioned by The Place. It was made with support from JW3, Queen Mary University, Abderrahim Crickmay Charitable Settlement, Valle Gaudia, Pesero 2024 and Amat, Dance East and Dugdale Arts Centre.