FRIKAR: The Dream Catcher

Modern art and dance performances in the Norwegian wilderness, July - August 2020. 

“On the verge of madness” and  were the initial reactions from the media after the premiere in 2018.

“It’s on the verge of madness to create a show as complex and exceptionally different as the The Dream Catcher. It’s performed outdoors in beautiful surroundings and undoubtedly it has the potential to become an annual tradition with its audience appeal. FRIKAR are pioneers when it comes to creating iconic visual sequences, something Choreographer Hallgrim Hansegård has perfected through original compositions consisting of the human body, rocks, ropes, wood and water. Alongside him, Hansegård has also engaged a team of passionate people to create a level of tension that keeps the audience on the edge of their seat” - Editor in Avisa Valdres, 2018. 

“FRIKAR’s annually sold out success - now in a new and revised version! Early bird tickets for the season of 2020 are available now! 

“Åbjørajuvet is mesmerisingly beautiful and intimidating - both at the same time! In short, it’s perfect as an outdoor stage for The Dream Catcher; a performance where the audience both participate and observe. It invites us, the audience, into a very special world: A dream world!”.

“A walk in the Norwegian woods where you stop to observe everything from still-performances to what can only be described as something equivalent to a Cirque du Soleil-show. All the impressions are food for thoughts. Spectacular to say the least. You don’t have to know anything about modern dance to find The Dream Catcher thrilling and rewarding” - Oppland Arbeiderblad. 

For thousands of years the water has been grinding its way through the rocky parts of the Åbjørajuv in Valdres. The waterfalls are painted white and the natural pools are black. For the audience we have created two hiking routes which you can choose to experience the show from: one white and easy route, and one black more challenging route. Both are 2.5km. Along the routes you will meet approximately twenty artistic installations including dance, performance art, new-circus, music, sculptures and installation art. By the end of the route you will reach the final waterfall where there will be a 45min dance performance by FRIKAR X. 

Watch trailer: https://vimeo.com/frikar/draumefangaren

The Dream Catcher premiered 1st August 2018. 

The performance starts at 6pm and lasts for about 4 hours. Please allow an extra hour for parking and ticket registration(s). 

Parking and ticket registry by the sand-roof 200m east for Mønobrua in the direction of Vestringsbygda. 

Address: Åbjøra-juvet, 2910 Aurdal in Nord-Aurdal in Valdres. Instructions (in Norwegian).

The area is on public land and by Norwegian law it is illegal to consume alcohol here. To protect the nature as well as other people in the audience, we ask you kindly to not smoke cigarettes or create bonfires throughout The Dream Catcher. Please remember to take all litter with you back home. We strongly advise you to consider and dress according to the weather and to bring good shoes as well as something to sit on, e.g. a sitting cover. It is ok to bring your own non-alcoholic beverage and food. We will sell coffee and some food by the natural pool before the 45min dance performance. If you are looking for accommodation in Valdres then we can recommend the following: Scandic Valdres, Danebu Kongsgård, Storefjell høyfjellshotell, Radisson Blu Beitostølen, Gomobu Fjellstue, Grønolen Fjellgård and Nythun Fjellstue.  

Would you like to volunteer? The Dream Catcher is dependent on it’s incredible volunteers and we have many different tasks that need to be covered throughout the production. The tasks include standing guard and helping out in the running of the walk and performance itself, overlooking the parking lot, ticket sales and communicating general information to the audience. More information about volunteering will be added here.