ENERGY
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Sat 17 Oct 202620:00Wilminktheater, Pay. Zaal
3e rang Regular price € 23,50 Jeugd Jongeren € 16,00 2e rang Regular price € 27,50 Jeugd Jongeren € 16,00 1e rang Regular price € 30,50 Jeugd Jongeren € 16,00 Toprang Regular price € 33,50
In autumn 2026, Introdans brings ENERGY to the stage: a vibrant programme driven by movement, contrast and expressive power. This dance evening combines existing repertoire with new creations, merging musicality and contemporary dance language into a constantly shifting performance.
Four works, two world premieres
ENERGY features two existing choreographies and two world premieres by choreographers with Mediterranean roots. From the theatrical and playful Tagadá by Sofia Nappi to the exuberant Flabbergast by Gustavo Ramírez Sansano. The programme also includes new works by Andonis Foniadakis and Aristide Rontini, created especially for this production.
Recharging through dance
The diversity in style and energy creates a layered performance that engages from start to finish. Moving between intensity, lightness and rhythm, ENERGY highlights the physical impact of dance. As artistic director Roel Voorintholt states: “With ENERGY, the dancers’ engines shift into turbo mode.”
With ENERGY, Introdans presents a contemporary and international programme that foregrounds the vitality of dance.
Sofia Nappi - Tagadá | 2023
After the loving and humorous duet Kemet, which Sofia Nappi created for HubClub’23, Introdans once again collaborates with this fascinating choreographer. In 2021, Nappi received the Introdans Partner Award at the Rotterdam International Duet Choreography Competition (RIDCC).
“That’s where it started. Her work is very distinctive and theatrical; it communicates so well”, says Roel Voorintholt. This season, Introdans presents her successful group creation Tagadá, set to music of, amongst others, Daft Punk. Nappi uses the Italian fairground ride ‘tagadá’ as a metaphor for life. Sometimes we simply go round in circles, without having any control. We balance between uncertainty, fear, joy, and euphoria. In the unpredictability of life, connection with the people around you becomes an anchor.
Andonis Foniadakis - new creation | 2026
The choreography Selon désir by Andonis Foniadakis was one of the audience favorites in the 2023 Introdans BACH program. Now Foniadakis returns with a new creation made especially for the Introdans ensemble. Extreme suppleness and exuberant energy are constants in his work. Foniadakis empowers the dancers fully; vivid, dynamic, and infectious.
Aristide Rontini – new creation | 2026
For Aristide Rontini, inclusive creation and thinking form the foundation of his work. This Italian choreographer leads his own company, placing accessibility and all kinds of bodily realities at its center. From personal experience (his arms are differently proportioned) Rontini knows how important it is to set a new standard in dance and beyond. Themes in his work include identity, the relationship between the individual and the community, and between nature and culture. In 2023, Rontini was one of the choreographers of HubClub’23. At the invitation of Roel Voorintholt, he will create a new work for ENERGY. “We look forward to seeing what will emerge. In any case, it won’t be something obvious”, says Voorintholt.
Gustavo Ramírez Sansano – Flabbergast | 2002
The celebrated choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano - known for his contemporary version of Carmen - made a strong impression with Flabbergast. In this astonishing choreography, Sansano embraces his Spanish roots. Artistic Director Roel Voorintholt appreciates the lightness and playful wink of Flabbergast. The piece is expressive and musical. The dancers transport you to the atmosphere of the 1950s, dancing to the rhythm of Latin American music. They explore their desires, their identity, and above all each other. Combined with the exhilarating music of Mexican composer Juan García Esquivel, this creation forms the perfect finale to an energetic evening.
The dance power of Introdans
For more than 50 years, Introdans has inspired as many people as possible with the art of dance— with heart, soul, and great craftsmanship. With an internationally leading dance repertoire created by inspiring dance artists, the company serves both adult and young audiences. Valuable dance heritage stands alongside innovative new creations. Contemporary styles cater to a wide range of tastes and a broad audience. Through art, we connect people with their imagination and their own dance power. Inclusive, because everyone can dance. Emotions become tangible: a rich experience. Introdans moves you! www.introdans.nl