Make a note of Saturday 22 February in your diary and discover promising new talent at Lloydscompany Presents! From powerful performances and live music to innovative choreography, this event takes you on a journey through a variety of styles and forms. Choreographer Lloyd Marengo presents a selection of emerging and established artists from the world of dance. Prepare to be surprised by the diversity of stories this evening has to offer. Giorgio Costa, as your charming host, will ensure the evening runs smoothly. Be there and enjoy an unforgettable experience!

LC Presents brings you the following performances:

OUR HOUSE BY WENNAH WILKERS

Our House is an impressive tribute to house dance, performed by an international cast of exceptional dancers. This dynamic dance style, known for its energetic footwork, cyphers and sense of togetherness, forms the heart of the performance. An industrial, underground and communal atmosphere is created, inviting the audience to participate in the sense of connection and the meditative state of Our House.

Wennah Wilkers (born in 1992 in Tarlac City, Philippines) is a Dutch-Filipino dancer and choreographer who grew up in Amsterdam. She is known for her unique style, in which she effortlessly blends contemporary and urban dance.

CTRL+Z BY MIILA KAARINA

Ctrl+Z is a negotiation with shame, a constant struggle between the urge to maintain control and the body fighting for its own liberation. On a stage strewn with red buckets – symbols of fear, refuge and chaos – shame takes on a physical form. Each bucket contains fragments of struggle and safety and marks a carefully constructed yet fragile path in the quest for order.

Venla Keskinen, also known as Miila Kaarina, is a dancer, creator and teacher with a background in architecture from Aalto University in Helsinki. As a self-taught dancer, she found her foundation and community in voguing in 2014 and has since distinguished herself as a new way-voguer within the European ballroom scene. Miila, formerly a member of the Legendary House of Prodigy and the Kiki House of Angels, is renowned for the precision, style, grace and elegance she brings to the dance floor.

Bastard is a raw, emotional journey through the complexities of masculinity, fatherhood and absence. Through dance and physical theatre, the performance explores the impact of absent fathers on men as they grow older. It confronts the void left by this absence and the inherited memories that shape their identity.

Ibrah is a young choreographer with roots in Uganda. Together with three young dancers (Juan Jose Markes, Angel Felix and Sirak Solomoon Areguy), he created the short piece *Until the Quiet Comes* under the title *Create4*, which explores the experiences of a young man of colour. Ibrah is a highly talented artist, not only in the field of dance, but also in the fields of visual arts and film.

REDOUAN HERGELINK’S DANCE FILM *DIEGO*

Diego is a hybrid dance and animation film lasting approximately 7 minutes that weaves dark, psychological themes with surrealist elements. In the film, we follow Diego, a man trapped in a downward spiral of depression and despair. To escape his feelings, he creates a fantasy world, where he meets Lucy. Lucy, a dark, shadowy creature with white eyes, initially seems to ease his worries. But appearances can be deceiving: Lucy does not have good intentions. What begins as an escape soon turns into a dangerous addiction that drags Diego ever deeper into the abyss.

Redouan Hergelink began his dance career as a 15-year-old b-boy and has since followed an impressive path. At Albeda Dance College, he developed into a versatile dancer, with a well-rounded dance background that took him to the big stage. He has shone in productions including Ultimate Dance Battle (TV), Isabelle Beernaert’s tour, So You Think You Can Dance (TV & tour), Sky the Musical and Beauty and the Beast (tour).

ABOUT THE HOST, GIORGIO COSTA

During LC Presents, Giorgio will take on the role of host and promises an evening full of energy, inspiration and connection. Giorgio Costa is a well-established name in the world of dance. Since 2004, he has been shining on stage and behind the scenes in shows and productions all over the world. He is the choreographer of *Klein, klein vogeltjem*, Lloydscompany’s latest production. From collaborations with leading brands such as Nike and Asics to performances with artists such as Broederliefde, Maan, Jandino and Glennis Grace – Giorgio’s passion and talent are unrivalled.

About LLOYDSCOMPANY PRESENTS

Choreographer Lloyd Marengo has mentored many up-and-coming artists in recent years. During LC Presents, we’re putting these new artists in the spotlight.