This conversation took place in the frame of UA Talks x Ice Hot on the 2nd of July 2022.

The nature of power is elusive, especially in the fields of arts and culture. In the aftermaths of #MeToo and BLM we have noticed how difficult and yet necessary it is to talk about power, hierarchies and responsibilities. The way to a safer and more inclusive dance field is to increase transparency in who is holding power, how are people appointed, how decisions are made and who are the gatekeepers.

Speakers: Danjel Andersson, Director and Artistic Lead, Dansehallerne ; Johannes Öhman, Artistic director, Dansens Hus Stockholm ; Naja Lee Jensen, Artistic director, HAUT

Moderator: Sonya Lindfors, Choreographer, Artistic director of UrbanApa

UA Talks X Ice Hot will dive headfirst into complex yet urgent conversation that can no longer be dismissed. During three consecutive sessions UA Talks X Ice Hot brings together artists, curators and producers to talk about dance in the age of the eco crisis, about inclusivity, diversity, power, and responsibility.