Before we go on stage
2022
The Dutch Don’t Dance Division is a vibrant, young dance company led by Thom Stuart and Rinus Sprong. This year marks their 25th anniversary, and in celebration, they have created a stunning dance performance titled Jubilee. After nearly two years without live performances, they can finally return to the stage.
2022, The Hague
The Dutch Don’t Dance Division is a vibrant, young dance company led by Thom Stuart and Rinus Sprong. This year marks their 25th anniversary, and in celebration, they have created a stunning dance performance titled Jubilee. After nearly two years without live performances, they can finally return to the stage.
This photo series captures not just the glamour and spotlights, but also the story behind the scenes—the period leading up to a performance. It highlights the hard work, the tension, the friendships, and the moments just before they step onto the stage.
I followed the company for three days: one day in the studio during their final rehearsal, the day of the dress rehearsal at the theater, and just before their first performance.
(There are 60 photos in total, bundled in a limited-edition book. Below are a few photos from the series.)
Dancers: Carmen Molina Olmo, Ebony Murray, Elena Alessandrini, Kazutora Komura, Kiran Gezels,
Lorenzo Mattioli, Martina Vanzetto, Romain Vandersmissen, Ryunosuke Ujihara
WEIGH(T)-LESS
WEIGH(T)-LESS
2021
It is not a finished project, but rather a cloud of thoughts, fragments, and emotions from a young iodine artist. An improvised duet between her and my camera, searching for a way to visually capture her eating disorder and the related psychological suffering.
2021
It is not a finished project, but rather a cloud of thoughts, fragments, and emotions from a young iodine artist. An improvised duet between her and my camera, searching for a way to visually capture her eating disorder and the related psychological suffering.
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