A PEELING
This work tries to emotionally capture the profound connection between personal pain, collective trauma, and the search for hope. The act of peeling transforms into a meditative ritual for sorrow
The reference to "potato people" evokes a sense of vulnerability—a shedding of outer layers that reveals raw humanity—complemented by the stirring music of Elgar's Cello Concerto.
The lack of identity is manifested by faceless people The physical connection between the dancers creates a heartfelt narrative of resilience. The intertwining of arms and legs hints at the weaving of pain and potential for unity.
Friedland’s choreography, combined with Oded Ronen’s dramaturgical sensitivity, offers more than a performance—it becomes a collective act of memory, healing, and the search for a "language of connection without sound." The creative choice to merge peeling with dance and music turns a mundane act into a testament for survival and hope.
REVIEWS
"A Peeling – A Dance that Peels the Soul / Sally-Anne Friedland" by Nira Perry, published on March 5, 2025, on the Saloona website, reviews the dance performance.
"A Peeling" by creator and dancer Sally-Anne Friedland. The performance, held at the Rubin House Museum, features dancers Guchi Kohan and Sally-Anne Friedland. It is described as a powerful, authentic, and witty show that deeply resonates with the audience. Through the symbolic act of peeling, the dancers embark on a meditative journey, revealing layers of vulnerability, resilience, and human connection. Their movements, accompanied by Elgar's cello concerto, create an emotional experience that delves into the depths of the human psyche. The performance reflects feelings of helplessness alongside a drive to cry out, move, and not give up. The audience is left captivated, with the show offering a profound experience that exposes the beauty in vulnerability, the strength in coping, and the hope that emerges from darkness.