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Femke Gyselinck / GRIP i.s.m. Lander Gyselinck

Figures of Speech
VIERNULVIER
  • Thu 28.05
    20:00 - 22:00
    De Vooruit, Gent
    THEATERZAAL

‘Rhythm is a soul’s companion’ (Snap!)

Rhythm connects us inextricably to the world. It is everywhere – in our steps, in our language, in our emotions, in life itself. Since ancient times, when it served as a mnemonic aid for reciting poetry, rhythm has been used to bring people together: from the chanting of monks to a military cadence. 

Ten years after their joint debut 'Flamer', brother and sister, drummer Lander (STUFF., Lander & Adriaan, BeraadGeslagen,…) and dancer Femke Gyselinck (GRIP, ex-Rosas), join forces once again. What once began as a spontaneous professional exchange has grown into a shared artistic language. This time, they are not performing as a duo, but with a group of seven dancers and four musicians on the big stage. 

In this performance, rhythm is much more than just a component of the music. It is the foundation on which music and dance come together. The patterns of sounds and silences aid in remembering and singing, playing, or drumming in a group. And they make dancing possible.

Credits

Concept: Femke Gyselinck & Lander Gyselinck – Performers: Amanda Barrio Charmelo, Lili Dong, Femke Gyselinck, Tarek Halaby, Jean-Baptiste Portier, Thomas Vantuycom, Sue-Yeon Youn and 4 musicians: Lander Gyselinck, Mien Heyvaert, Hui-Chi Li, Wouter Van Asselbergh – Light: Elke Verachtert – Sound engineer: Milan van Doren – Scenographic advice: Aslı Çiçek – Dance dramaturgy: Steven Michel – Production: GRIP (Hanne Doms, Anneleen Hermans, Rudi Meulemans, Klaartje Oerlemans, Jennifer Piasecki, Sylvie Svanberg, Nele Verreyken) – International distribution: A propic / Line Rousseau, Marion Gauvent – Co-production: Concertgebouw Brugge & KAAP / Dans in Brugge, kunstencentrum nona, Flemish Cultural House de Brakke Grond, Perpodium – With the financial support of: the Flemish Government, Tax Shelter measure of the Belgian Federal Government

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