In 2022 Faizah got invited by Korzo and Nederlands Dans Theater to choreograph for the Here We Live and Now program, a program within which many great choreographers of the future were given their first opportunities to create new work in The Hague.
While you’re here – Tanten bo t’aki
Tanten bo t’aki is Papiamentu for “while you’re here”. With this playful and intimate duet choreographer Faizah Grootens creates a bodily research of the constant moving spine and the relation between synchronicity and individuality. Two people share a personal space, their connection is undeniable. But what exists when they’re together and who are they individually? In a constant motion the two dancers wave through the performance. But in the end they’re not by themselves, you are there as well.
“Als er een nieuwe definitie zou worden gegeven aan hedendaagse moderne dans, dan zou de titel Tanten bo ‘taki eronder moeten staan.” – Zahira Mous, Theaterkrant
Choreography: Faizah Grootens in collaboration with Evelien Jansen and Justin Brown
Dance: Evelien Jansen and Justin Brown
Composer: Michael Lampe
Dramaturgy: Marc Maris
Light design: Sanne Rosbag
Outside eye: Nicole Geertruida
Production: Mirjam Dales
Marketing: Mitchell-lee van Rooij
Photos: Sjoerd Derine
Catch While you’re here – Tanten bo t’aki at the Moving Futures Festival in one of these cities alongside works by amazing artists:
31-03-23 Utrecht – Theater Kikker
05-04-23 Arnhem, Stadstheater Arnhem
14-04-23 Nijmegen, Lux Nijmegen
22-04-23 Tilburg, De Nieuwe Vorst
28-04-23 Rotterdam, Theater Rotterdam
20-05-23 Amsterdam, Theater Bellevue
