Go back Artūrs Nīgalis – “Made by person”
16.10.2025.
In the dance performance “Made by Person”, three dancers confront their instincts and their attempts to control them, interacting with kettlebells suspended from the ceiling. It is a human collage expressed through emotions, instincts, and the body’s genuine reactions. The dancers’ bodies are provoked and challenged in order to reveal an unfiltered human experience.
In a time when information, texts, and ideas are generated within seconds, “Made by Person” seeks to reclaim the need to pause – to feel, to rediscover oneself and those around. From speed, precision, and systematization, the movement shifts towards reaction, the body, and vulnerability.
Creative team:
Choreographer – Artūrs Nīgalis
Performers – Poļina Filippova, Anastasija Čornaja, Mārīte Supe
Set design and costumes – Marianna Lapiņa
Music – Kaspars Niklasons
Lighting designer – Reinis Zalte
Producer – Anna Ulberte
Co-producer – Choreographers’ Association
Financial supporter – State Culture Capital Foundation
When: Friday, November 14, 19:00
Where: Rīga Circus Arena, Merķeļa Street 4, Rīga
Recommended age: 12+
Duration: 60 minutes
The creator and choreographer of the performance, Artūrs Nīgalis, is a dancer and choreographer representing the seventh generation of Latvian contemporary dance artists. Since 2018, Artūrs has worked as a professional dancer and, since 2023, as a professional choreographer. Key milestones in his career include receiving the Dance Award 2023–2024 in the category “Contemporary Dance Choreographer” and becoming the first Latvian choreographer whose work “Silueta burti” (Letters of Silhouette) was included in the prestigious international performance network Aerowaves, thus bringing Latvian contemporary dance to the global stage.
The creation of the performance is supported by the State Culture Capital Foundation.
