“Amàta” premiere – contemporary dance, Tallinn University BFM

It begins with a feeling.

With curiosity. With a longing for closeness, in the midst of isolation.

In a world that moves faster than we can feel, we long for moments of real human closeness. What does it mean to be connected to someone? Is perceiving one another enough for closeness?

Amàta is a contemporary dance piece born from a collaboration between artists from Estonia, Spain and Italy. The work explores the tensions between being and belonging, with the body as a universal means of communication at its centre.

Maria Kõrvits's original music carries the dancers across the space like autumn wind moves leaves: unexpectedly, energetically and intensely. Together with light and movement, a stage whole emerges that invites you to step briefly out of everyday life and experience something real.

The project is led by Amanda Tender and Eva Lotta Kliimask, recent graduates of the BFM Choreography programme at Tallinn University. Both have developed their artistic language abroad and now want to take on an even greater challenge: to create their own international project.

Our goal? For you to leave the theatre as fresh as a crisp white shirt straight out of the wash.

Premiere: Tallinn University BFM's Mait Agu hall. After the premiere there is an artist talk in English with the team, moderated by Reti Ann Niimann.

Direction and choreography: Amanda Tender and Eva Lotta Kliimask. Performers: Amanda Tender, Eva Lotta Kliimask and Maddi Tellechea. Music: Maria Kõrvits. Dramaturgy: Kaja Lindal. Set: Anke Leen Ledda Mikk. Video and photography: Luca De Petris. Lighting: Henrik Mürk. Sound: Kristjan Glück. Technical support: David Truusa. Producer: Elisabeth Teener.

Time and place: 26 November 2026, 19:00, Balti filmi, meedia ja kunstide instituut, Mait Agu hall, Narva mnt 27, Tallinn.