For This Dance, I Will Take the Lead


An audience gathers on a floor, ready to be asked to dance. The songs of the evening have all been chosen by a different person, all of whom have life experience of not being in the lead. During the dance, they will lead the audience.

The participatory performance was created in Madhouse, Helsinki in 2019 and in Living Room, Yerevan, in 2025. The preparation process includes six meetings with participants, who all create a personal dance choreography to the song of their choice.

Photo by Saara Autere