From new talents to an award-winning breakdance group, and from innovative choreographies to spoken word and a short film: on Friday, May 23rd, choreographer Lloyd Marengo will present a diversity of talents and art forms at Lloydscompany Presents. This time, this presentation is part of the beautiful ten-day CaDance festival at the Korzo Theatre in The Hague. Make sure you're there and enjoy an unforgettable experience!

LLOYDSCOMPANY PRESENTS TREATS YOU TO THE FOLLOWING PERFORMANCES:

HEAVY HITTERS IN DUET: A COR VERMELHA

Two breakdancers from the Heavy Hitters explore the cultural differences and similarities between migrants and native-born individuals in a physical theatre duet. Tim and Diogo discover and show discomfort, ego, and pain in the process of understanding and acceptance. They do this through a mix of comedic scenes, physical confrontations, and moments of harmony.

The Heavy Hitters are the top talents from the Hague Hip Hop Centre (H3C). In 2023, this breakdance group won the Piket Kunstprijs. Diogo entered the breakdancing scene in 2008 and has also been developing in house and locking for several years now. Now he's coaching the next generation of breakers from The Hague. Tim started in the breakdancing scene a year later. His work is a mix of breakdancing, contemporary dance, and physical theatre.

DANSFILM “WHERE THE STONE WAITS FOR ME” VAN JULIUS HULSHOF

This film brings together experimental dance, landscapes, and drone music. Three dancers interact with the rugged landscape of the Icelandic highlands in this piece. Her introverted movements reveal a quiet surrender and a longing for the same quality that the rock embodies.

The dancers in the film are Amir Zakirov (Kazakhstan), Oscar Starink (Netherlands), and Julius Hulshof. The latter is responsible for directing, production, camera, and editing. Julius Hulshof is a dancer and visual artist. He is inspired by landscapes and loves ambient and experimental music.

SPOKEN WORD DOOR SIELA ARDJOSEMITO-JETHOE

You'll also be treated to a spoken word performance about diversity by Siela Ardjosemito-Jethoe. Previously, she could be heard with SWOON, PaginaGroots, Woorden Worden Zinnen, Mama's Open Mic (BE), The Poetry Lounge (US), and in productions such as Women's Voices, Sacred Songs, and Icons O Rotterdam. Her work is characterised by love and multilingualism.

W.I.P LAB 2025 PRESENTS: THE SOUL OF DOMINIQUE

Together, we celebrate life. This performance shows what it feels like to be completely in the moment and in ecstasy. All your senses are stimulated by five dancers: Mia Bourhis, Ivan Tocchetti, Björn Bakker, Kseniia Serykh, and Lulu Verstegen.

'The Soul of Dominique' offers hope, which choreographers Robin Kroes and Remy Tilburg are always looking for. These choreographers guide recent dance graduates into the professional field through the W.I.P. LAB platform of IID Company. This annual program guides them to critically examine habits and learnt dance practices and explore new artistic possibilities. 'The Soul of Dominique' was created in collaboration with partners Lugar Futuro Festival & Dansateliers.

SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE DOOR THEA ATLADÓTTIR

In this solo, this Icelandic dancer, choreographer, and producer takes you into the friction between external and internal expectations. In this raw and vulnerable performance, Thea explores where her insecurities come from. She shows the audience the tension between authenticity and perfectionism.

Discomfort is often central in Thea Atladóttir's work. In doing so, she challenges dance norms through silence and human imperfection. This Rotterdam native is drawn to the tension between the audience and the performers. She uses humour, discomfort, and the unpredictability of the body as tools for reflection. Atladóttir graduated from the Iwanson International School of Contemporary Dance (2019) and has worked with The Iceland Dance Company.

THE HEREDITARY DOOR IBRAH JACKSON

Whether the father is present or absent: deeply ingrained, toxic masculinity is passed down from generation to generation. Two young Black men from different parts of the world explore this in a physical dialogue. Through hip-hop dance, they share their experiences and learn from their differences and similarities.

The duet was created by Ibrah Jackson and is performed by Juan Jose Markes and Angel Felix. Ibrah Silas Jackson is a director and choreographer from Rotterdam. His background is in hip-hop, but he has also developed in modern dance, funk, and African dance styles. Ibrah is a dancer with the Ghetto Funk Collective and also started working as a choreographer for theatre productions in 2021. Last year, he already previewed The Hereditary at Breakin' Convention in London.

ELISE RICHARDS

The evening will be hosted by Elise Richards: she is a dancer, but has also found her talent as an interviewer and host. She represents the Ghetto Funk Family and is always enthusiastic about connecting!

OVER LLOYDSCOMPANY PRESENTS

Choreographer Lloyd Marengo has coached many emerging artists in recent years. During LC Presents, he shines a spotlight on these new creators.