An adventurous hip-hop dance performance

Join two brothers on an adventure as they camp in their parents' backyard on a warm summer day. The garden transforms into a vast forest where the brothers have all sorts of adventures. As evening falls, the brothers hear strange noises... when they go to see where the sounds are coming from, they meet a somewhat strange new friend... Immerse yourself in the rich fantasy world of the two boys, full of tricks, hip-hop and breakdancing, acrobatics, and play. 'Little, Little Bird' is about a boy who wants to be a bird and receives support from an unexpected source. The performance tells a story about friendship and believing in what you can become.

Performance period: February to October 2025 (and January 2026 in Berlin)

The Theaterkrant:

"This recognition (...) makes the children feel that they are allowed to be there and that their presence is important to the 'children' on the playground."

The Volkskrant:

"The 23 handstands, jumping over four backs, and the funky train in the colourful garden, it's all equally infectious."

About the makers

'Klein, klein vogeltje' is an idea by choreographer and dancer Giorgio Costa. He previously worked with artists such as Broederliefde, Maan, Jandino, and Glennis Grace. Additionally, he was the artistic director of the Albeda Dance College, a vocational school, and was named Teacher of the Year in 2019.

In 'Klein, klein vogeltje' (Little, Little Bird), Giorgio joins forces with his original dance partners: Pom Arnold and Remses Rafaela. The trio began their dance careers together in the breakdance formation Groove Kings, with whom they reached the finals of Holland's Got Talent and Battle of the Year, among other competitions.

Pom Arnold toured the world with Cirque du Soleil and performed in productions by Alida Dors, Ish, and previous performances by Lloydscompany. Remses Rafaela has performed in shows by Isabelle Beernaert and BBOY van Maas, among others. He recently created the children's performance "Wijzer."

From left to right: Giorgio Costa, Pom Arnold, and Remses Rafaela.

Credits:

Concept/Choreography: Giorgio Costa

Artistic direction: Lloyd Marengo

Performers: Pom Arnold, Remses Rafaela, Giorgio Costa

Dramaturgy: Maaike de Groot

Video: Kre8tivearts

Photos: Michelle Urbiztondo

Music Production: Jessy Kemper

Lighting Design: Edwin van Steenbergen

Bookings: info@frontaal.com

Thanks to:

Municipality of Rotterdam

Performing Arts Fund

Foundation for the Promotion of Popular Strength

Van der Mandele Foundation