Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 22nd, and discover promising talents at Lloydscompany Presents! From powerful performances and live music to innovative choreographies, this event will take you through various styles and forms. Choreographer Lloyd Marengo presents a selection of emerging and established makers in the dance world. Be surprised by the diversity of stories this evening has to offer. Giorgio Costa, as a charming host, will guide the evening smoothly. Make sure you're there and enjoy an unforgettable experience!

LC PRESENTS THE FOLLOWING PERFORMANCES:

OUR HOUSE DOOR IS OPEN, WILKERS

Our House is an impressive ode to Housedance, performed by an international cast of exceptional dancers. This dynamic dance style, known for its energetic footwork, cyphers, and sense of community, is central to the performance. An industrial, underground, and community atmosphere is being created, inviting the audience to participate in the sense of togetherness and the meditative state of Our House.

Wennah Wilkers (born 1992 in Tarlac City, Philippines) is a Dutch-Filipino dancer and choreographer, raised 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 against its own liberation. On a stage strewn with red buckets – symbols of fear, refuge, and chaos – shame takes physical form. Each bucket contains fragments of struggle and security, marking a carefully constructed yet fragile path in the search 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. Previously, Miila was a member of the Legendary House of Prodigy and the Kiki House of Angels, and she is known for the precision, style, grace, and elegance she brings to the floor.

BASTARD BY IBRAH JACKSON

Bastard is a raw, emotional journey through the complexities of masculinity, fatherhood, and absence. Through dance and physical theatre, the performance explores the influence of absent fathers on men as they grow older. It confronts the emptiness 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 performance "Until the Quiet Comes" under the banner of Create4, about the experiences of a young man of colour. Ibrah is a very talented creator who excels not only in dance but also in visuals and film.

CLYDE LIVE WITH HIS LIVE BAND

Clyde Live brings a unique collection of songs with his signature sound that will touch and inspire you. With the album Hoop, consisting of no less than 21 tracks, he shares personal stories and profound themes from his life. These experiences are relatable to many and come to life in an authentic musical sound. Let yourself be carried away on a journey of reflection, with a message of hope as the common thread.

Clyde also released solo music under the name Casuel. His song "Laten Gaan" (Top Notch) was at number 2 in the FunX hit list for no less than eight weeks in 2004. In 2023, Clyde began collaborating with producer Van Harten. Together, they knew exactly how his new album should sound and brought their vision to life. The result is an album that brings a unique mix of hip-hop, rock, funk, and synth-pop.

THE DANCE FILM DIEGO BY REDOUAN HERGELINK

Diego is a hybrid dance and animated film, approximately 7 minutes long, that weaves dark, psychological themes with surreal 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 being with white eyes, initially seems to alleviate his concerns. But appearances can be deceiving: Lucy doesn't have good intentions. What begins as an escape quickly turns into a dangerous addiction that pulls Diego further and further into the abyss.

Redouan Hergelink began his dance journey as a 15-year-old b-boy and has since followed an impressive path. At the Albeda Dance College, he developed into a versatile dancer, with an all-around dance experience that brought him to the big stage. He shone in, among other things, 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 dance world. He has been shining on stage and behind the scenes in shows and productions worldwide since 2004. He is the choreographer of Klein, klein vogeltjem, the latest performance by Lloydscompany. From collaborations with top brands like Nike and Asics to performances with artists like Broederliefde, Maan, Jandino, and Glennis Grace – Giorgio's passion and talent are unmatched.

ABOUT LLOYDSCOMPANY PRESENTS

Choreographer Lloyd Marengo has coached many emerging creators in recent years, and during LC Presents, we put these new creators in the spotlight.