Polished Steps is a choreographic work that celebrates jazz dance while reimagining it for contemporary expression. The piece blends intricate, stylized movements with visual references to aristocratic elegance, creating a universe that is both historically grounded and socially resonant. Through the choreography, themes of power, privilege, and social exclusion are explored, while jazz remains a vibrant, technical, and expressive medium.

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Choreographer and performer Christina Hanssen works collaboratively with dancers and musician Jørgen Bjelkerud, combining improvisation, historical references, and contemporary techniques. The performance balances precision with artistic freedom, offering a multi-layered experience of movement, character, music, and visual storytelling.

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Polished Steps strengthens jazz dance’s relevance in Norway, fosters artistic development, and invites reflection on societal structures, class, and privilege, presenting audiences with a rich, immersive, and compelling performance.