Through choreography, music, and storytelling, “Night Shift” seeks to honor the tireless efforts and profound emotions of mothers, fathers, and caretakers who care for their children throughout the night. The project is focused on the often-overlooked experiences of motherhood during nighttime hours.
Daniel recently gave birth to her second child, which is what sparked the idea for the project. The project aims to raise awareness and empathy for nighttime mothers, creating understanding and support within communities. Through public performances, post-show discussions, and collaborative workshops, “Night Shift” invites audiences to engage in meaningful conversations about the challenges and joys of nighttime caregiving.
The performance lasts about 45 minutes, followed by a 15-minute discussion.
Daniel about the solo “the night is mysterious and bring its creativity with it…if you ever tried to put a baby to sleep you know it is an ongoing, challenging task that keeps you on your toes…I wanted to bring this experience on stage, to laugh and cry about it together and see the potential of learning from it. Letting go and diving into the frustration, the mother ancient power and the ongoing change and movement in trying to understand the relation with the other.”
Choreography and performance - Daniel Barkan Visual artist - Bart Nijboer Composer - Enrico Meijer Light design - Matthijs Derksen Promo picture - Rodrigo Banegas Supported by - Korzo, WorkspaceBrussels, Theater aan de Rijn, Cultuur academy, Arnhemse Meisjes Dance collective With thanks to - Lea Vinette, Noa Simonis, Danielle Gallia-Kind, Lila Magin, Benoit Nieto Duran
Daniel Barkan is een hedendaagse danser, performance artist en choreograaf. Al sinds de middelbare school heeft ze interesse voor de connectie tussen biologie en dans. In 2017 studeerde Daniel af aan Artez als Bachelor of Dance, waarna ze als danser te zien was in het werk van onder andere Jan Martens, Nicole Beutler, Joseph Simon (Dansateliers) en Wubkje Kuindersma (Korzo).
Sinds een aantal jaar is Daniel niet alleen werkzaam als performer, maar ontwikkelt ze zich ook als choreograaf. Ze is vaak te gast bij Collective PRIME voor residenties en presenteert haar eigen werk regelmatig op verschillende dans- en performancefestivals.
