Raven

About the performance

The Nordic Raven symbol embodies land-connectedness and forms part of a transcultural field of Raven totemism, aiming to inspire less destructive, community-based ways of living. In “Raven,” Julienne Doko Dance explores this symbol through movement and dance, using artistic expression to reconnect with communal values rooted in Central African background, thus creating a transcultural dialogue. This artistic process rethinks solidarity, community, and humanity’s bond with nature, emphasizing the shared power of natural and cultural symbols in bridging diverse worlds. 

About the artist

Julienne Doko Dance is a company led by Julienne Doko (FR/CF/DK), a French dancer, teacher, choreographer and curator with roots in the Central African Republic, based in Denmark. 

Her works are engaging and tackle topics such as motherhood, the relationship to one’s body, historical legacy. They are characterized by a powerful and versatile physical expression and often feature live music, visual art or poetry 

Toaster Performance Biennale

In April 2026, Toaster presents Denmark’s first international performance biennale, taking place across Den Frie and Husets Teater.

The biennale offers a current portrait of the performance field within both visual art and performing arts – and the many intersections between them – which are rapidly evolving nationally as well as internationally. The focus is state of the art: taking the temperature of the field right now.

Experience more than 20 performances, including 10 entirely new works created specifically for the biennial. The artists range from established performance practitioners to emerging talents – sometimes within the same work.

The programme encompasses works rooted in dance, text, costume, sound, light, music, and space. Performance is here and now – it is the time we live in, and the time we choose to spend together.