Finnish company Portmanteau focused this DYNAMO residency on finishing production for their performance Series Of.

About the performance

Series of is a concert-like duet by the tightwire dancer Mira Ravald and the musician-composer Antonio Alemanno. Blurring the lines between movement and sound, the performance transforms a tight wire into a musical instrument, resonating through balance and physical contact, combined with the sounds of a cello and electronics. Live music, circus, dance, and soundscape intertwine, creating a dialogue where movement and music emerge from one another. Inspired by the imagery of the sea, Series of invites you to hear motion and see s

Series Of premiered in DYNAMO in September 2025. Photos from the event by Cosmin Cirstea.

About the company

Portmanteau is a contemporary circus company from Finland, focused on creating multidisciplinary performances exploring the dialogue between circus and other art forms. In a constant search for new and poetic aesthetics within the performing arts, Portmanteau was founded as a collaboration between the circus/visual artist Luis Sartori do Vale and the dancer/circus artist Mira Ravald. It has been touring internationally since 2018, warmly received by both audience and critics alike.