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Between control and freedom, visibility and disappearance The idea of the Panopticon was first imagined in the eighteenth century by philosopher Jeremy Bentham as a prison built for constant surveillance. Later, Michel Foucault described it as a powerful metaphor for modern society — a world in which we internalise external control and begin to watch ourselves. In PANOPTICON , this idea takes shape through the body. Red hands appear as a persistent presence, symbols of contro

Beyond Emergency – Dance as a Practice of Agency: Welcome to In2IT 2026 On Saturday, 31 January, we invite the public to the programme launch of the In2IT International Dance Festival 2026 at 14:00 in Lillesal at Normoria. Here we will highlight the festival’s key moments, present the performances, and offer insight into this year’s theme—while also opening the door to the curatorial process behind the festival. When spring arrives in Kristiansund, Normoria and the city are f

Mapping Change and Bodily Transformation fifty ways to leave a shape is a personal solo performance by dance artist Siri Jøntvedt (NO), that explores the experience of having to say goodbye to a part of the body – more specifically, two worn-out hip joints. It is a profound and transformative experience that can lead to a new way of approaching life. For a dancer, this also brings shifts in perspective and influences artistic expression. Through song, film, text and dance, t

Beyond Emergency – Dance as a Practice of Agency: Velkommen til In2IT 2026 Lørdag 31. januar inviterer vi publikum til programslipp for In2IT International Dance Festival 2026, klokken 14.00 i Lillesal på Normoria. Her vil vi løfte fram festivalens høydepunkter, presentere forestillingene og gi et innblikk i årets tema – samtidig som vi åpner døren inn til den kuratoriske prosessen bak festivalen. Når våren kommer til Kristiansund, fylles Normoria og byen av dans, samtaler og

You can now secure your festival pass with a 30% discount – available until December 30 only . Looking for a gift that lasts longer than the holidays? Give an experience – give a festival pass . A perfect gift for creating memories together. Access to all performances Seminars Panel talks After-talks Get your festival pass here: https://billett.oik.no/nb/buyingflow/tickets/44092/

By Tendai Makurumbandi, Artistic Director In Norway, we rarely speak of emergency in relation to the body. The systems around us function. Structures are in place. Safety nets exist. And yet, many bodies live with a constant sense of readiness — a quiet pressure to perform, adapt, and regulate themselves. To function well. To keep pace. This condition is not always visible. It does not announce itself as crisis. But over time, it shapes how bodies move, rest, relate, and take

Somewhere between the familiar and the utterly inexplicable lies a world full of strange things – hats that suddenly turn into something completely different, giant bead necklaces that can be used for all sorts of odd purposes, and shapes no one can quite make sense of. In Himstregimser og andre duppeditter , children are invited into a jungle of textiles, colours, and soft creatures, where curiosity and laughter fill the air even before the performance begins. Himstregimser

As we release our early bird festival passes today — with a 30% discount available from 1:00 PM — we can also lift the veil on one of next year’s major festival experiences: The Basement by Jo Strømgren, one of Norway’s most acclaimed choreographers. The performance draws us down into the darkness — both physically and historically — and introduces us to four women who don’t quite belong in our world, yet aren’t willing to disappear from it either. The Basement by Jo Strømgr

As IN2IT International Dance Festival steps into its 10th year, we are proud to present our board — a creative and strategic partner helping us realize our visions for the future. Get to know the people behind the festival, their roles, and why they have chosen to be part of IN2IT. Kjersti Eresvik Kjersti Eresvik – Chair of the Board My name is Kjersti Eresvik, I am 48 years old and live in Kristiansund. I have a background as a legal secretary, medical secretary in adult psy

This year’s anniversary edition of the In2IT Festival has come to an end, and we are left with wonderful memories – told through bodies, movement, and encounters. The four days of performances, artistic meetings, seminars, and workshops served as a reminder of the importance of dance, not only as something to watch, but as something to take part in. It was especially moving to experience the audience’s response along the way – becoming co-creators in the festival through acti

A big thank you to everyone who submitted their work to our Open Call! We are thrilled to have received 72 applications from artists and choreographers from near and far. Our programming committee  is now carefully reviewing all the wonderful submissions. Each application will be evaluated by a qualified selection team  to ensure a fair and thoughtful process. The results  of the selection will be sent by email to all applicants on Monday, December 1st . Stay tuned — we can’

Interview with artistic director Tendai Makurumbandi Could you share the artistic vision behind this year’s In2IT Festival — what ideas or feelings did you want the festival to evoke this year? This year’s theme, “ Tusen skritt, et sted ,” is about the many invisible steps that shape a journey — the quiet beginnings, the persistence, the moments of doubt and renewal. When I look back at how In2IT began, I see not just a festival, but a process of becoming — both personally an

Camilla Wiik. Foto: Ting AS In2IT is the festival that has perhaps given me the most goosebump moments. By Camilla Wiik In 2015, I was completely new to my job, and it was both exciting and inspiring to meet such a dedicated artist as Tendai. The IN2IT dance festival, as I see it, was born from a deep desire to bring dance to everyone and to strengthen dance as an art form in Møre og Romsdal. When the festival started in Sunndal, it might not have been easy to imagine how thi

An interview with Opera Chief Line Lønning Andresen As In2IT International Dance Festival celebrates it`s 10th anniversary, we look back...

10 years of movement, resistance and becoming IN2IT International Dance Festival marks ten years of presence, resistance, and becoming. “Tusen Skritt, Ett Sted” is a reflection on every step we have taken – not just as a festival, but as a living, breathing force for cultural change. Over the past decade, we have crossed borders of identity, language, and tradition, carrying with us the urgency of dance as a social practice – one that listens, one that speaks, one that builds

L ooking Back at the Beginnings of IN2IT In this edition we meet Christine, who has been part of the festival’s journey since its very first days. As the designer behind In2IT’s visual identity, she has followed the festival from a small idea to the established organization it is today. Along the way, she has gathered many memories and experiences that have shaped both the look of the festival and her own artistic path. How did you start working with the festival? I’ve been i

L ooking Back at the Beginnings of IN2IT Written By Lars Ramsøy Halle Sunndal School of Arts was an important partner for In2IT. Tendai...

L ooking Back at the Beginnings of IN2IT Written By Hege Lauritzen After working with dance on my own for many years, it was truly...

Pedagogy Seminar with Siri Jøntvedt Dear dance teacher, arts school educator, and colleague – on Friday, October 31, right in the middle...