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Behind the scenes with William Forsythe
December 6, 2024
Rehearsals for the new creation with William Forsythe have started. In the picture gallery we give an insight into the work of the choreographer and former artistic director of the DFDC. This is a full circle moment. William Forsythe is regarded as one of the most important choreographers of the late 20th century – and rightly so. His innovative approach to the tradition of ballet has allowed dan...
JOIN in Paris
November 28, 2024
We were invited to the Théâtre de la Ville Paris with JOIN by Ioannis Mandafounis! It's November and the first snowfall in Paris immediately caused train delays, so our ensemble arrived in the French metropolis a little later than planned, but still in good spirits. How can dancers come together at completely different points in their personal and professional trajectory? How do people come toge...
Wie War's? – Neuer Podcast der DFDC
November 18, 2024
Only available in German so far. Und wie fanden Sie die Show? In unserem neuen Podcast „Wie war’s?“ kommen Menschen aus unserem Publikum zu Wort. Im Gespräch mit Dramaturg Philipp Scholtysik geht alles um die Frage „Was haben Sie mit der Aufführung erlebt?“. Hier erzählt die 11-jährige Lula, was sie bei „Join“ sieht, wenn sie die Augen zu macht, und Andreas, der Erfahrung mit Bühnentechnik hat,...
SCARBO in Freiburg
November 11, 2024
The DFDC has an extensive touring programme this season and has the opportunity to present its works nationally and internationally on numerous different stages. Last Friday, "Scarbo", a solo piece by Ioannis Mandafounis and Manon Parent, was performed at the Freiburg Theatre. The dance department at Freiburg Theatre has made it its mission to show what new forms the art form of dance is producin...
GET CLOSER – Interview mit der Fotografin Sitara Thalia Ambrioso
November 5, 2024
Die Improvisationsmethode von Ioannis Mandafounis ermöglicht, dass Künstler*innen auf der Bühne live interagieren. Der Kontakt zu Ihnen, unserem Publikum, ist für unsere Kunst unabdingbar. Weil die Beziehungen zu Ihnen für unsere Arbeit so zentral ist, wollten wir uns auch in der Kommunikation rund um die Aufführungen herum weiter öffnen. Für die Fotomotive der neuen Spielzeit haben wir deswegen ...
JOIN Touring in Europe
October 22, 2024
After "Join", the new production by Ioannis Mandafounis, celebrated its world premiere in Dresden and then its Frankfurt premiere in recent weeks, it is now continuing across Europe. We are thrilled that "Join" has been invited to be part of this year's Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels Festival 2025 in London. Join’ will also be shown at the Théâtre de la Ville Paris this November. "Join" ...
So viel CO2 kostet die Anreise zu JOIN
October 21, 2024
Als „Join“ im September Premiere in Dresden gefeiert hat, haben wir unser Publikum über seine Anreise befragt. „Join“ wird im Programm „Fonds Zero“ der Kulturstiftung des Bundes gefördert, was Kultureinrichtungen darin unterstützen soll, klimafreundlichere Produktionsformen und neue Ästhetiken mit geringstmöglicher Klimawirkung zu erproben. Im Laufe des Prozesses werden die CO2- Emissionen erfasst...
ONE ONE ONE – with 50 dancers in Frankfurt!
October 18, 2024
On Wednesday, Ioannis Mandafounis' creation “One One One” took place as part of “Join” with around 50 dancers in its largest version. The DFDC ensemble, HfMDK students and, for the first time, amateur dancers who took part in a workshop on this project beforehand performed. For the first time, our workshop participants were able to share the stage with the professionals and show what they had lear...
JOIN Frankfurt Premiere: An Evening Full of Applause and Inspiration
October 11, 2024
It was a celebration! Last night, JOIN by Ioannis Mandafounis celebrated its Frankfurt premiere at the Bockenheimer Depot. JOIN is the first piece of the season and the company's first piece to work with local dance students. Accordingly, 25 students from the Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts will be on stage together with our ensemble in JOIN. The "Join" project will be accompani...
Einblicke in den Workshop zu "One One One"
October 11, 2024
Am 16. Oktober werden die Teilnehmer*innen des Community Dance Workshops zu „One One One“ gemeinsam mit Tänzer*innen der Company und Studierenden der HfMDK die Performance im Stadtraum Frankfurt aufführen. Es ist nicht nur die bisher größten Ausführung der Performance mit rund 50 Tänzer*innen, sondern auch das erste Mal, dass Lai*innen an der Performance beteiligt sind. In diesem Beitrag geben ...