Young Tanzhaus · Series Melancholia & Muscles

Role Model

NBProjects / DOX
Small Stage
Dates
06.06.2019 – 08.06.2019
Eine Gruppe von Tänzerinnen in grauer, sportlicher Kleidung posieren mit ernstem Blick für die Kamera

»Role Model« tells a tale of solidarity between six young women. Masculine and feminine, undaunted and insecure, raw and tender – they are all that and everything in between. Within the setting of an upbeat dance concert with influences ranging from martial arts, voguing, hip hop, house, rap and singing, they celebrate their individuality, their diversity and the power of personal growth. They present a forceful image of empowerment, embedded into a soundtrack of electro funk and atmospheric soundscapes courtesy of DJ Streamer.  »Role Model« is the first joint presentation of NBProjects and Utrecht-based production venue DOX, enabling an exchange between young talent and professional artists that are already established. Choreographer Nicole Beutler’s works roam around the intersections of fine arts, theatre and dance, always incorporated into a larger social context. She developed this performance in collaboration with author Magne van den Berg, a performance for and with unique performers of different origin, expertise and dance languages.

At a time when patriarchy, and Donald Trump at the forefront, presents its worst aspects, a countering voice is direly needed. I do not fight against man, I fight for female strength. Nicole Beutler in »de Volkskrant«, March 15th, 2018

Duration: 60 min.

Accompanying Programme
Fri 06.06. 11:00 + 20:00 with German sign language
Sat 08.06.

19:00 Physical Introduction + discussion „It's Your Turn“ afterwards

Direction: Nicole Beutler, Magne van den Berg; choreography in cooperation with the dancers Anne-Fay Kops, Tamara Robledo Oud, Deschny Ira Rogers, Debbie Ruijter, Djinti Sullivan, Lucinda Mae Wessels; text in cooperation with the dancers/textcoach; music: Gary Shepherd (DJ Streamer); costumes: Jessica Helbach; stage design, light: Sascha van Riel; technical support: Peter Goudswaard, Jeroen Smith, Arne Haijtink. www.nbprojects.nl
A production by DOX and Nicole Beutler Projects with thanks to Hildegard Draaijer, Victor Mentink, Djahan Mazhari (Kalarippayat training) and Amber Vineyard (Voguing masterclass). A guest performance in the framework of Take-off: Junger Tanz, funded by the Kulturamt der Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf and the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes NRW.