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every_body
Simple movements transforming into an impressive choreography.
every_body was developed by Alexander Vantournhout and Emmi Väisänen, in collaboration with Charlotte Cétaire and Chia-Hung Chung. The piece will be performed alternately by one of the two duos.
In every_body, choreographer Alexander Vantournhout, alongside collaborator Emmi Väisänen, delves into everyday movements. They elevate simple actions like handshakes and walking into a complex canvas of bodily dynamics. The duet transforms an ordinary handshake into an intricate choreography of arms, elbows, and shoulders, while a seemingly endless walk showcases the versatility of leg and footwork. In every_body, the duo crafts a tapestry of choreography, turning even the subtlest of movements into something remarkable.
The performance is further enriched by the sonic landscape created by composer and guitarist Geoffrey Burton. Fashion designer and scenographer Tom Van der Borght designs both the costumes and the surreal setting where every_body takes place.
Over the last decade, Alexander Vantournhout has built a diverse oeuvre. His work includes ensemble pieces like Foreshadow (2023) and SCREWS (2019), as well as solos VanThorhout (2022) and ANECKXANDER (2015). Every_body (2024) is his fourth duet, following projects like Through the Grapevine (2020), La Rose en Céramique (2018), and Raphaël (2017). The new creation marks the next step in his journey to dissect and reinterpret everyday movements, continually challenging and redefining the limits of human physical expression.
concept Alexander Vantournhout choreography Emmi Väisänen & Alexander Vantournhout performed by Charlotte Cétaire & Chia-Hung Chung of Emmi Väisänen & Alexander Vantournhout(ontdek de cast) costumes & scenography Tom Van der Borght music Geoffrey Burton dramaturgy Rudi Laermans & Katherina Lindekens light design Bert Van Dijck rehearsal director Esse Vanderbruggen & Anneleen Keppens research collaborator Esse Vanderbruggen, Charlotte Cétaire, Chia-Hung Chung constructions Simon Callens, Tom de With & Willy Cauwelier distribution Frans Brood Producties company manager Esther Maas technical coordination Bram Vandeghinste technicians on tour Bram Vandeghinste, Bert Van Dijck, Quentin Maes, Jonathan Maes, Siebe Coorevits, Lukas Vanhoutte production & tour management Janne Coonen & Kiki Verschueren communication Kiki Verschueren production Not Standing coproductie Kunstencentrum VIERNULVIER, Gent (BE), La Soufflerie, Rezé (FR), Plateforme 2 Pôles Cirque en Normandie / La Brèche à Cherbourg & le Cirque-Théâtre d'Elbeuf (FR), Theater op de Markt - Dommelhof, Neerpelt (BE), Theater Freiburg (DE) residencies Turku.Dance, Turku (FI), Kunstencentrum VIERNULVIER, Gent (BE), Theater op de Markt - Dommelhof, Neerpelt (BE), 2 Pôles Cirque en Normandie / La Brèche à Cherbourg & le Cirque-Théâtre d'Elbeuf (FR), Wood Cube, Roeselare (BE) & CC De Schakel, Waregem (BE) special thanks to Kalle Nio, Chris Pype
every_body is gecreëerd met de steun van de Tax Shelter van de Belgische Federale Overheid, via Flanders Tax Shelter Not Standing is supported by de Vlaamse overheid Alexander Vantournhout is artist-in-residence in Kunstencentrum VIERNULVIER in Gent en geassocieerd kunstenaar van le CENTQUATRE Parijs. Hij is cultureel ambassadeur van de stad Roeselare
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STUK IS LOOKING FOR YOUR DANCE MEMORIES!
Do you keep your tickets from memorable dance performances? After a great night of dancing, do you write something down? Do you still have programme booklets at home? A photo or poster on the wall? Is there a movement from a performance you can instantly recreate, or a scene that will stay with you forever?
We’re showcasing all your dance memories in the exhibition at Body of Work (25.04 — 13.05), our festival for living dance heritage. If you you have such a dance memory, register on this page and we will get in touch with you shortly.
Before the performance every_body on March 31 we also have a meeting moment in STUKcafé: sit down with us, and we’ll take the time to carefully record your memory.
