Closeness and distance

La nature n’aime pas le vide

  • Age: 12+

  • Duration: 20 minutes

  • Performer: 2

  • Stage: indoor & outdoor

Irene K. - A person in a light-colored outfit lies curled up on their side on a reflective surface indoors, with their head resting on one arm—evoking the intimacy of a Tanzduett. Blurred black-and-white artwork appears on the wall in the background.
Irene K. - Two dancers from Compagnie Irene K perform zeitgenössischer Tanz indoors; one supports the other, who leans back with a raised leg. Abstract paintings decorate the wall behind them, and both wear loose, casual clothing.
Irene K. - A person with long curly hair, wearing a white shirt and light blue jeans, is mid-movement on the floor, appearing to perform zeitgenössischer Tanz in a spacious, light-colored room.
Irene K. - A dancer in a beige shirt and jeans balances on their hands, performing a zeitgenössischer Tanz breakdance move on a shiny floor. An audience member sits in the background, with art on the wall behind them.

Two individuals encounter one another—initially cautious, tentative, almost fragile. They seek closeness. Tension grows from this approach—an ongoing interplay of holding on and letting go begins.

Can you hold me, carry me, endure me?

A relationship balancing attraction and boundaries unfolds. A piece about the fascination of the unfamiliar and the acceptance of the other in all their diversity and individuality.

Cast

  • Choreography: Irene Kalbusch
  • Dance and Movement research: Pol Van den Broek, Fabio Cavaleri 
  • Photos: Alex Chua, Wassilios Nikitakis
  • With the support of the Germanspeaking Community of Belgium
In movement

A first look

Irene K. - Two barefoot dancers from Compagnie Irene K perform indoors; one lifts the other horizontally in midair. Both wear light blue jeans. Artworks hang on the wall, and light reflects off the shiny floor, enhancing this Begegnung.

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