what happened in kalix.

Concept by Chang Liu (Leo) & Lander Casier 

Installation & Performance by Chang Liu (Leo) & Lander Casier 

Film & Sound by Chang Liu (Leo) 

Music by Jonathan Starr 

Documentation by Shumpei Nemoto 

Research Supported by Norrdans 

Produced in 2022 

Premiered at Norrdans, Härnösand, Sweden  

Concept: 

The collaborative dance exhibition and installation project What Happened in Kalix. was created in 2022 by Chang Liu (Leo)and Lander Casiers supported by Norrdans. It captures a unique moment in time, researching the connections between movement, memory, and shared experiences. It began unexpectedly during a warm-up class before a performance when an unexpected connection among people arose, creating a shared experience without any predefined goals.  

At its core, "What Happened in Kalix" is a platform for recording and reliving the emotions and atmosphere of that one day. This project brings into focus the importance of remembering what it is in our experiences that we want to hold onto, inviting participants to engage in a range of activities intended to bring about memories, sensations, and reflections. Through a diversity of innovative methods-sensory materials, figurative representations, and collaborative documentation-this project aims to reconstruct both the physical and emotional topography of Kalix. The project initiates a discussion about our experiences and the ongoing evolution of our relationship with this place.  

By asking, "What do you want to keep?" we invite participants to contemplate the significance of memory and documentation in shaping our identities and relationships. This exploration is not just a retrospective look at Kalix but a living inquiry into how we embody, share, and preserve our artistic practices.