Program
Speeldata
Tue 23 May | 19.30 - 20.00
Locatie
Korzo Studio
Artiest
Justin de Jager
Ticketprijzen
€ 0 - € 12
Justin de Jager’s work is notable because of his specialisation in so-called ‘threading’. This is a movement concept taken from breakdance where optical illusions are created in various ways with the body in an apparently endless series of movements. The complex partner work involved in threading takes the spectator into a hypnotic trance.
In the disarming Through, Justin de Jager dissects before your eyes the apparent magic trick that threading seems to be. In his creation he looks back on his early career as a choreographer: the lonely first steps, the fragile experiments, the struggle and doubt, the renewed inspiration and the collaboration. The solo leads into a duet with Justin and his good friend and dance partner of many years, Tosca Knauf.
In 2021, the largely self-made artist Justin de Jager received the Leo Spreksel Award for young choreographic talent. Through is the result of the residence connected to the Spreksel Award.
After the performance, the award ceremony of the Leo Spreksel Award will take place on stage.
On Tuesday May 23rd you can save €5,- when you buy a combi-ticket for Through & Mi Alma
19:30 - 20:00: Through - Justin de Jager
20:30 - 21:30: Mi Alma - Junadry Leocaria & Richard Kofi
In 2021, the largely self-made artist Justin de Jager received the Leo Spreksel Award for young choreographic talent. This was added support after winning first prize at AmsterDans as well as the public’s prize of the Rotterdam International Duet Choreography Competition (RIDCC) with his duet Greyscale in 2019.
In 2023 and 2024 he will be part of the Nieuwe Makers program of the Fonds Podiumkunsten, with partners DOX, Korzo, and Sample Culture.
"Watching the work of this young creative lets you experience the primal significance of choreography. Creating a connection between bodies in space and with that creating connections between people. Precisely what we are so in need of in these times. You also see this connection at the platforms where he presents his work: he finds his audience just as easily at his performances during dance battles as at open air performances, clubs, and classy playhouses."
— Leo Spreksel about Justin de Jager
