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11 August 2023
Corpus Criolla
Faizah Grootens X Kip Republic | NL
In Corpus Criolla, choreographer Faizah Grootens takes a closer look at the embodiment and stereotyping with which Creole dance forms are often associated. Infinite circular movements, rhythmic beats, a natural flow and Latin-Caribbean oomph are the ingredients for this dance performance. At the same time, it offers food for thought about current issues such as identity, culture of shame, conventions and traditions, and colonial influences.
Location
Verkadefabriek/Grote Zaal
Running time
60 min.
Genre
We and the world
For years, choreographer and performer Faizah Grootens has been working with movements from Cuba, Mexico, the Netherlands and Curaçao in a contemporary form. In 2020, she started a development process to give meaning to her personal dance language and message on the one hand, and to shed light on the traditional historical Afro-Caribbean dance styles such as waltz, tambú and zumbi in a contemporary dance style on the other. From her Creole body language, Faizah has dug into the traditions and history of the Curaçao dance forms to create a contemporary story that is deeply rooted in her culture.
Faizah Grootens won the Leo Spreksel Award 2023, an incentive prize for up-and-coming choreography talent.
At both performances, there will be an after talk of 20 minutes.
Combiticket
You can buy a combiticket for this performance in combination with Tatiana Julien & Anna Gaïotti (Interscribo) - Une Nuit Entière on Thursday 10 August.
Click here to buy this combiticket.Choreography Faizah Grootens i.s.m. dansers
Dance Annemieke Mooij, Henry Rodríguez, Jordan Achiano, Justin Brown en Lisa de Faria
Dramaturgy Ira Kip
Music Neldrick Martis, Henry Rodríguez, Pierre Lauffer, Selim Haase, Músika Sinfóniko Antiano - Twents Jeugd Symfonie Orkest
Scenography and costume design Eddy van der Laan, Atelier Clement
Light design Jasper Nijholt
Outside eye Nicole Geertruida en Ilgin Abeln
Producer KIP Republic
Photo David van Delden
