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Alkistis Dimech: Exploring Desire, Otherness, and Transformation through Dance
Alkistis Dimech: Exploring Desire, Otherness, and Transformation through Dance
Alkistis Dimech: Exploring Desire, Otherness, and Transformation through Dance
Sunday 24th December 2023
Join Alkistis Dimech on 'Peace Now' as she explores desire, otherness, and transformation through dance. Discover fresh insights into the body's significance.
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Episode Overview
- Alkistis shares her deep exploration of desire and encountering the alien within herself.
- She emphasizes the importance of making the invisible visible and the experiential nature of dance.
- The conversation covers the neglect of the body in today's society and the implementation of improvisation in dance.
- Insights are shared on power dynamics, competition, and the role of the body in our modern world.
- Alkistis's perspectives offer a unique understanding of desire, power dynamics, and the significance of the body.
The return to the body for me is very much because what I see is happening now is an abandonment of the body almost on a huge scale, fleeing into social media into preferring avatars rather than their own flesh.
Have you ever thought about how dance can transform your understanding of desire and otherness? In this episode of 'Peace Now', Brian Nuckols sits down with the mesmerizing dancer and choreographer, Alkistis Dimech. Through her unique lens, Alkistis explores the concept of desire, drawing inspiration from the philosophical musings of Alexandre Kojeve who famously said, 'Desire is the presence of absence'. But that's just the beginning.
She takes us on a journey into the mystical realm where dance becomes a medium to experience and connect with otherness—be it spiritual entities or energies—channeling them through her body for transformative purposes. Alkistis also delves into her works like 'Visitation' and 'The Decoration of Flowers', which explore themes of ritual, sexuality, and the revelation of the invisible, drawing from mythic narratives involving figures like Venus and Persephone.
This conversation isn't just about dance; it traverses various frameworks including psychoanalysis, occultism, yoga, religion, and philosophy. It's about making the unconscious conscious and connecting with higher selves. If you're curious about how dance can be a profound tool for personal transformation and spiritual exploration, this episode is a must-listen. Alkistis’s insightful perspectives offer a fresh understanding of desire, power dynamics, and the significance of the body in today's world.
Whether you're a dancer, a spiritual seeker, or someone interested in the deeper aspects of human experience, this episode promises to leave you inspired and reflective.