"Dive Within"

Choreography & Dance
Konstantin Grouss

Composer, Producer
Mikhail Talanov

DOP
Dmitrii Talanov

Costume
Ester Lein

Drone operator
Anna Stavenski

Batur volkano, Bali
2023
Batur volkano


Dive Within explores an inward movement toward sensation, intensity, and the image of internal fire. Filmed in the volcanic landscape of Kintamani, the work positions the body between geological force and private experience.

Mikhail Talanov, composer:
"In the "Dive Within," we delve into the abyss of our sensations, discovering our own fire that we often seek in the external world. It is a reminder that our true power and passion can be unearthed by diving deep into our own being, transcending the need for external validation or approval from others. "Dive Within" invites us to embrace our inner fire and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, where we rediscover the radiant essence that has always been present, waiting to be found, concealed within ourselves".

This video is an example of a perfect collaboration with two other artists. It is a great inspiration for me to meet Mikhail Talanov, the composer of this magic music, and Dmitrii Talanov, director of photography, who filmed and composed the video. They are highly talented professionals fantastic to work with.