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CONNY JANSSEN DANST, located in Rotterdam, has been one of the most prominent modern dance troupes in the Netherlands since 1992. The works of its artistic leader Conny Janssen are widely known for their strongly physical and theatrical power of the dancers, and the surprising diversity of their performances, in which highly qualitative dance is always paramount.

The thematic of the big city forms a significant breeding ground. Conny Janssen is a specialist in creating on-site performances: from theatre to factory hall, from church to parking garage. By entering into alliances with artists and institutions from the world of photography, film industry, architecture, theater and music, Conny Janssen puts dance in a broader perspective. The works of Conny Janssen were repeatedly accoladed and are to be seen on both national and international festivals. On account of this, the troupe developed into an important promoter of modern dance.

Conny Janssen’s choreographies are defined as ingenious, powerful, and stirring. Although her language of dance is unconnected, it merges into a sophisticated music choice, composition, and lighting. On top of that, her works are characterized by a versatility, which every time turn out to be unpredictable voyages of discovery for both her dancers and her audience. She melts together her flexible, outstanding language of dance with the personal qualities of her dancers. Therefore, her dancers stand on the stage as human beings of flesh and blood. Fragile, passionately, and with fighting spirit.

 

DANSLOKAAL 1

Conny Janssen Danst provides opportunities for young talent through DANSLOKAAL, the new talent development project, where young artists are invited to develop new work together with the dancers of Conny Janssen Danst.
In its annual DANSLOKAAL the dance company opens its doors to a varied group of creative artists. For each event artistic director Conny Janssen collaborates with a variety of partners and selects promising choreographers with diverse backgrounds. The contributors to DANSLOKAAL 1 are Francesco Curci, Loïc Perela (selected by Dansateliers) and Dario Tortorelli. Wondering what the results of this collaboration look like? Come and find out during one of the eight performance nights in the studio of Conny Janssen Danst.

DANSLOKAAL 1
Thu 20th till Sun 23rd of June*
Thu 27th till Sun 30th of June
Satrst: 20.30 hours
Studio Conny Janssen Danst
Tickets: Online or call 010-4529912

* At the first 4 nights Dansateliers presents a support act: an extract from 'Quite Discontinuous' by choreographer Jasper van Luijk.

Credits:
Choreographers: Francesco Curci, Loïc Perela & Dario Tortorelli
Dancers: Davide Bellotta, Adi Amit, Francesco Curci, Christiaan De Donder (stage/trainee), Stein Fluijt, Olive Lopez, Mariko Shimoda, Yannick Wagenaar (stage/trainee)
Dramaturcic advice: Judith Wendel
Lighting design: Remko van Wely
Coaching: Conny Janssen, Kristin de Groot (Dansateliers)


 

ZOUT is back!

Sold out theaters, raving reviews and nominated for two dance-prices: Conny Janssen Danst is back with the successful dance performance ZOUT [Salt]. In March and April 2013 in Dutch (& Belgium) theaters.
Live on stage in ZOUT: Seven exceedingly strong, male dancers and Anne Soldaat, currently one of the best guitarists in the Dutch pop scene. In ZOUT we watch a group of men interact to set the rhythm of their gathering. Their solidarity springs from a common desire to maintain their existence. However, under the surface there lies an inexplicable fear of their order being disturbed.

ZOUT = PHYSICAL, EXPRESSIVE AND PURE

De Volkskrant (****)
‘Conny Janssen Danst presents beautiful sparks on an intriguing stage’

Het Parool (****)
‘Janssen and Soldaat are a fascinating couple’

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Watch photos of ZOUT




MUSIC IN ZOUT
The music for ZOUT was composed by Anne Soldaat and the composer Michel Banabila. Choosing Anne Soldaat as the musical partner for this performance continues a series of surprising and inspiring collaborations with colourful and high-profile musicians. For earlier performances Conny Janssen invited, among others, Eric Vloeimans, Jeroen van Vliet, Cello Octet Amsterdam, Daniela Bernoulli, Mete Erker, Corrie van Binsbergen and Alamo Race Track.

LIVE ON STAGE: ANNE SOLDAAT
Until 2004, Anne Soldaat was a member of the successful band Daryll-Ann. His solo cd’s In Another Life (2009) and Anne Soldaat (2012), recorded in Los Angeles with Jason Falkner (Air, Beck), appeared to great acclaim. He plays also in Tim Knol’s band since 2009 and wrote songs for his albums Tim Knol and Days.

What the press said about Anne Soldaat’s album In Another Life:
Volkskrant ‘Once again, Soldaat demonstrates the brilliance of his guitar solos.’
NRC Handelsblad ‘Soldaat proves to be a master of many trades: he presents subdued guitar songs […], springlike pop songs […] and dark rock [...] with the greatest of ease. And in fact, a single song often contains all of these variants.’ www.annesoldaat.com


 

CHOREOGRAPHIES BY CONNY JANSSEN

2010
VUIL&GLASS featuring Cello Octet Amsterdam / premiere february 21st 2010, Rotterdamse Schouwburg, Rotterdam
COMMON GROUND featuring Michel Banabila, Daniela Bernoulli, Mete Erker and Corrie van Binsbergen / premiere location June 26th 2010, Station Hofplein De Hofbogen, Rotterdam

 2009
SO HERE WE ARE featuring ORIGINAL WINDS / première theatre March 15th 2009, Rotterdamse Schouwburg, Rotterdam
RUIS featuring students Codarts Rotterdamse Dansacademie / première October 8th 2009, Theater Lantaren/Venster, Rotterdam

2008
SPARRING PARTNERS /part 1 première location March 30th 2008, Orgelpark, Amsterdam
SPARRING PARTNERS/part 2 première theatre April 10th 2008, Theater Lantaren/Venster, Rotterdam

2007
PARELS première December 20th 2007, Rotterdamse Schouwburg, Rotterdam
SO HERE WE ARE première location 30th June 2007, Van Nelle Ontwerpfabriek, Rotterdam
IN TWO MINDS special version | DANScombinatie | in cooperation with Krisztina de Châtel & Ann van den Broek | première January 21th 2007, Theater aan het Spui, Den Haag

2006
IN TWO MINDS première theatre October 10th 2006, ISALA theater, Capelle aan den IJssel
THREE première October 10th 2006, ISALA theatre, Capelle aan den IJssel
IN TWO MINDS première location September 16th 2006, Keizerzaal, Sint Servaas-basiliek, Maastricht
HEAR ME première March 5th 2006, Rotterdamse Schouwburg, Rotterdam

2005
LOST première November 9th 2005, Holland Dance Festival, Korzo Theater, Den Haag
REBOUND première October 15th 2005, ISALA theater, Capelle aan den IJssel
MANOEUVRES première June 17th 2005, Zomerfestival Parade, Rotterdam
I'M HERE première March 12th 2005, Rotterdamse Schouwburg, Rotterdam

2004
LICHT première February 5th 2004, Rotterdamse Schouwburg, Rotterdam
Washington square | Het Nationale Ballet | Holland Festival

2003
TROOST première October 7th 2003, ISALA theater, Capelle aan den IJssel
VUIL & GLASS in cooperation with Cello Octet Conjunto Ibérico | première theatre February 13th 2003, Rotterdamse Schouwburg, Rotterdam

2002
VUIL & GLASS in cooperation with Cello Octet Conjunto Ibérico | première location July 18th 2002, Zomerfestival Karavaan, Huisvuilcentrale NH, Alkmaar
NUMBER ONE première March 2nd 2002, Theater Zuidplein, Rotterdam
BLUF| Introdans, ensemble voor de jeugd
In Between | in cooperation with Fontys Dansacademie

2001
MEET ME, A DANCER première November 16th 2001, Holland Dance Festival, Theaterzwembad De Regentes, Den Haag
ALBUM FAMILIAR | DANScombinatie 2 | in cooperation with Scapino Ballet Rotterdam & Dance Works Rotterdam | première February 2nd 2001, Theater Zuidplein, Rotterdam

2000
INSTINCT première October 11th 2000, Theater Zuidplein, Rotterdam
CATCH! | Introdans, ensemble voor de jeugd

1999
KUS VAN EEN VIS première November 2nd 1999, Theater Zuidplein, Rotterdam
OKTOBER première January 8th 1999, Rotterdamse Schouwburg, Rotterdam

1998
MADE TO MEASURE | Introdans
VIJZEL in cooperation with Cello Octet Conjunto Ibérico | première February 25th 1998, Rotterdamse Schouwburg, Rotterdam
PISTE | Introdans, ensemble voor de jeugd

1997
COME ACROSS | Rotterdamse Dansacademie

1996
HAVEN’T I MET YOU SOMEWHERE BEFORE | Introdans
WELK EEN EER VOOR HET VADERLAND TE MOGEN STERVEN première theatre October 15th 1996, Rotterdamse Schouwburg, Rotterdam
WELK EEN EER VOOR HET VADERLAND TE MOGEN STERVEN première location August 29th 1996, Mullerpier, Rotterdam
FRAMES PER SECOND: PORTRAITS-LANDSCAPES première February 28th 1996, Rotterdamse Schouwburg, Rotterdam

1995
IN HET VOORBIJGAAN | Dansgroep Krisztina de Châtel
4 TOKEN | dance movie, director Mart Dominicus
A SILENT PLACE TO REST | Introdans
DANCE TO THE LIVE MUSIC | project Anjerfonds Zuid-Holland
WHEN MOST I WINK, THEN DO MINE EYES BEST SEE première February 7th1995, Rotterdamse Schouwburg, Rotterdam
MANNERS première February 7th 1995, Rotterdamse Schouwburg, Rotterdam

1993
IN EEN ANDER JASJE | in cooperation with Kim van der Boon, Danstheater Arena
DONDER OP | Introdans, ensemble voor de jeugd
WEEPING WALS première October 1st 1993, Goudse Schouwburg, Gouda
THE UNANSWERED QUESTION première October 1st 1993, Goudse Schouwburg, Gouda

1992
LOS ZAND | Moderne Theaterdans
MOVING TARGET première September 25th 1992, Leidse Schouwburg, Leiden
MONOLOOG VOOR TWEE HELFTEN première September 24th 1992, Leidse Schouwburg, Leiden
ELOÏ ELOÏ première theatre September 24th 1992, Leidse Schouwburg, Leiden

1991
ELOÏ ELOÏ Hoppers nightmare | i.s.m. Glenn van der Hoff

1989
FAÇADE | Djazzex

1988
THE UNDERTOW | Djazzex