- WAKA - Shonen / Éric Minh Cuong Castaign
- Workshop - Friday 8 February - 16:00 / 17:30
- Performance - Saturday, February 9 - 19:30 / 21:00
- Space for Dance Art | Rijnlandlaan 3, Amsterdam
On 9 February, the groundbreaking performance WAKA comes to the Netherlands. WAKA offers a vivid portrait of the Ugandan youth of "Waka Starz" who are determined to be part of the march of the world. During the performance, you will be taken to Wakaliga, a poor neighbourhood in Uganda's capital, where the Waka Starz grew up. Racheal M, rising star in the Ugandan pop scene and leader of the group, has been invited by Choreographer Éric Minh Cuong Castaing to tell the real story of their village, desires, beliefs and the meaning behind the lyrics and songs. Two stages, in the Netherlands and Uganda, are connected via a livestream: This way, we see real-time footage of the Waka Starz, which is part of the simultaneous performance in the Netherlands.
The performance is performed in English or Swahili/Ugandese, and is partly subtitled in English and French.
Before the performance, there will be an interview with Éric Minh about the development and creation of this project.
WORKSHOP
The day before the performance WAKA on Friday 9 February, a workshop for young people aged 11 to 17 will take place on Thursday 8 February. The workshop will be conducted by Éric Minh. Dive into the world of "clubbin' dance" and learn the cool choreographies that will also be danced during the performance. No particular dance level is required!
Credits
Performer/Vocals: Racheal M | Performers livestream Waka Starz: Isaac Newton Kizito, Margaret, Bridget, Jeremiah and Janice | Concept and choreography : Éric Minh Cuong Castaing in artistic collaboration with the Wakastarz and Wakaliwood | Dramaturgy : Marine Relinger | Scenography : Pia de Compiègne | Musical and vocal accompaniment: Marion Cassel, Manon Iattoni | Directing film: Isaac Ramon | Production film: Wakaliwood | Production assistant Wakaliwood: Nakasujja Harriet | Project direction: Renaud Vercey | Lighting design: Sébastien Lefèvre | Lighting design: Gaëtan Brun-Picard | Regard chorégraphique: Aloun Marchal
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