The first part of the performance POWER is about the borders to Switzerland. Dancers Maikel Walker and Junior Bosila Banya (B-Boy Junior) will shine at the world-famous Steps festival. This festival takes place from 9 to 29 March in various locations across the country, such as Basel and Geneva. Maikel and Junior will dance on 8 March at the Nebia Theatre in Biel, on 11 March at LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura in Lugano and on 14 March at the Dampfzentrale in Bern.

POWER

POWER is a double bill, highlighting origin, power and creativity from two perspectives, with two powerful performances. Both performances take you on the personal journey that the creators have taken in their lives.

'STILL GOING STRONG'

The first part, “Still going strong”, is danced by Maikel Walker and Junior Bosila Banya (B-Boy Junior). They are two pioneers in the breakdance scene and both a true inspiration to many and to each other. Twenty-three years ago, B-Boy Junior saw Maikel dancing and discovered a mirror image of himself, as both are disabled. In this performance, they share their life stories from childhood to the present day in a powerful virtual way.

REVIEWS

These pioneers received rave reviews from critics for the performance. ‘At 55, Maikel Walker is still a role model for dancers in the hip-hop scene,’ according to the Dutch newspaper Trouw.