Y to C - is a roof name for all activities of choreographer and visual artist Yaniv Cohen.

 

Yaniv Cohen (1977) is a dancer, choreographer, and professor of contemporary dance at Oslo National Academy of the Arts. He holds an MA in Choreography from the Art Academy in Oslo. Cohen has been working as a dancer for the past 24 years and choreographing since 2019. He danced both as a freelancer and with dance companies such as Carte Blanche Dance Company and Iceland Dance Company, and has been a guest dancer with the Norwegian Ballet. His choreography works have been presented in Norway, Israel, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Hungary.

 

Cohen explores the fundamental human desire to communicate and the interplay between personal responsibility and societal norms. His journey with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) has been both a personal and artistic exploration. Growing up with ADHD, Cohen experienced firsthand the complexities of 'masking'—the effort to conceal symptoms to fit societal norms. This personal experience has influenced his artistic direction, where he delves into the realms of ADHD and hypersensitivity not just as challenges but as powerful drivers of creativity.

 

His recent works include 'Deeply Rooted', which premiered at Dansens Hus Oslo 2021. Flekker which was developed during the COVID-19 pandemic and explored new creative possibilities in challenging times. Currently, Cohen's body of works revolves around ADHD, hypersensitivity, and performativity, as seen in his MA performance project A(ttention Deficit Delight) and his upcoming projects. His solo I work with the potential that I might be a dog due to premiere in Dansens Hus Oslo December 2024.

 

In addition to his dance practice, Cohen is a photographer and cinematographer, exhibiting his work in galleries and festivals. He has also ventured into filmmaking, creating short art movies, documentaries, and promotional videos. Since 2014, he has taught contemporary dance at the Art Academy in Oslo, where he holds a professor position.