Biotopia – Shiifft

Biotopia - Shiifft

Dans & ballet

No Dutch Required

Within the confined living environment of their new residence, they are completely dependent on one another in space. Personal freedom gives way to forced togetherness, and individuality gives way to the interests of the collective. What begins as a shared mission slowly transforms into a psychological ordeal. Interpersonal relationships shift: love turns into envy, security turns into irritation. When their probe collides with flying space debris, chaos breaks out.

Biotopia is a dynamic dance performance in which five dancers, in the midst of a futuristic backdrop, endure all the physical aspects of a forced togetherness. From gentle and poetic interaction to explosive partner work.

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The media about Biotopia
"Not only the movement tells the story, but the entire production. By using light, darkness and smoke, Jasper van Luijk knows how to translate his vision into reality." (Dansmagazine)
"The performance leaves room for the individuality of each dancer in a succession of solos and duets. Niek Wagenaar is tender and thoughtful in his partner work with Jansen and Tommasini. Jeroen Janssen and Wulf Stock use their playful young energy effectively with a duet around hip-hop-inspired handstands and spins. (...) The beautiful lighting design by Loes Schakenbos produces striking images.Het Parool

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