Energy - Introdans

From the theatrical and playful Tagadà of Sofia Nappi and the cheerfully energetic Flabbergast from Gustavo Ramírez Sansano to two brand new pieces by Andonis Foniadakis and Aristide Rontini. A dynamic dance evening that completely recharges the audience. 

“This program shows energy as exuberant physical expression; exuberant and infectious, but also as inner and collective power, subdued and connecting”, says artistic director Roel Voorintholt

Sofia Nappi – Tagadà | 2023
After the loving and funny duet Kemet that Sofia Nappi made for the HubClub’23, Introdans collaborates again with this interesting choreographer. In 2021, Sofia Nappi received the Introdans Partner Award at the RIDCC. "That's where it started. Her work is very unique and theatrical, it communicates so well” says Roel Voorintholt. This season Introdans shows its successful group creation Tagadà, to music by Daft Punk, among others. Nappi uses the Italian fairground attraction tagadà as a metaphor for life. Sometimes we just go round and round without having any control. We balance between uncertainty, fear, joy and euphoria. In that unpredictability of life, being connected to the people around you is a handhold.

Andonis Foniadakis - Pulsetic | 2026 
Andonis Foniadakis' choreography Selon désir was one of the audience favourites from Introdans' Bach programme from 2023. Now Foniadakis is back with a new creation specially made for the Introdans ensemble. Extreme flexibility and exuberant energy are the fixed values in his work. Foniadakis puts the dancers fully in their power; lively and infectious.

• In Pulsetic, the last ballet of the program, uses flashes of light and loud music.

Aristide Rontini – Skin in between | 2026
Making and thinking inclusive is the basis for Aristide Rontini. This Italian choreographer has his own company that focuses on accessibility and all kinds of body realities. Rontini knows from his own experience (his arms are differently proportioned) how important it is to set a new standard in dance and beyond. Themes in his work are identity, the relationship between the individual and the community and between nature and culture. In 2023, Rontini was one of the choreographers of the HubClub’23. At the invitation of Roel Voorintholt, Rontini makes ENERGY a new creation. ”We are looking forward to what will emerge. At least not something obvious” says Roel Voorintholt.

Gustavo Ramírez Sansano – Flabbergast | 2002
The celebrated choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano – known for his contemporary version of Carmen – threw high eyes with Flabbergast. In this stunning choreography, Sansano embraces his Spanish roots. Artistic director Roel Voorintholt loves the lightness and the wink of Flabbergast. Flabbergast is expressive and musical. The dancers take you into the atmosphere of the sixties and seventies and dance to the rhythm of Latin American music. They explore their desires, identity and, above all, each other.

• With free introduction prior to the performance at 7.15pm