She always surrounds us, yet we rarely make ourselves aware of her. Like our soul, we often only consider her when she is hurt: our skin. The way we deal with touches - both in a literal and a metaphorical sense - and their restrictions are determined by epochs and cultures. How we perceive contact and skin contact says a lot about us as individuals. The skin separates us from the environment, protects us from external influences. At the same time, it helps us communicate with others: if we feel ashamed, the skin turns red. If we are startled, it turns pale. When we think and ponder, the forehead wrinkles. If we are happy and laugh, wrinkles form around the mouth; if we are afraid, the skin makes our hair stand on end.

The skin can be caressed or petted, with it, humans feel and touch to determine if an object is warm or cold, it is the interface between the individual and the environment, a fascinating, large organ. Life stories are told through scars, the belly button being one, and wrinkles.

The dance evening by the young Spanish choreographer and Co-Ballet Director Inma López is dedicated to the skin and all the sensations we perceive through it. With the Cottbus Ballet ensemble, she explores the skin as a symbol of our soul.

She always surrounds us, yet we rarely make ourselves aware of her. Like our soul, we often only consider her when she is hurt: our skin. The way we deal with touches - both in a literal and a metaphorical sense - and their restrictions are determined by epochs and cultures. How we perceive contact and skin contact says a lot about us as individuals. The skin separates us from the environment, protects us from external influences. At the same time, it helps us communicate with others: if we feel ashamed, the skin turns red. If we are startled, it turns pale. When we think and ponder, the forehead wrinkles. If we are happy and laugh, wrinkles form around the mouth; if we are afraid, the skin makes our hair stand on end.

The skin can be caressed or petted, with it, humans feel and touch to determine if an object is warm or cold, it is the interface between the individual and the environment, a fascinating, large organ. Life stories are told through scars, the belly button being one, and wrinkles.

The dance evening by the young Spanish choreographer and Co-Ballet Director Inma López is dedicated to the skin and all the sensations we perceive through it. With the Cottbus Ballet ensemble, she explores the skin as a symbol of our soul.