every_body

Simple movements transforming into an impressive choreography.

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