The maker duo Mind in Movement, consisting of former Conny Janssen Danst dancers Sophie Tukker and Carmine Vigliotti, are working in HUIS Conny Janssen Danst with three dancers over the coming weeks on a dance research project exploring movement, light, and rhythm.
We spoke with Sophie and Carmine about this residency:
From the very first day, there was a strong sense of connection within the group. The dancers are extremely talented and bring a great deal of creativity, both individually and collaboratively. Sophie Tukker & Carmine Vigliotti
With what plan or research question did you begin this residency at HUIS Conny Janssen Danst?
‘Our plan is to explore how the constant pressure of modern life affects the body and movement. We are investigating how repetition and exhaustion can shift into resistance and freedom, and how choreography can visualize the tension between control and autonomy. We are experimenting with rhythm and light, and examining how these elements can merge into a performance that reflects the human experience.’
Met welke dansers werken jullie en hoe is het om met hen samen te werken?
‘For this residency, we are working with two dancers from Conny Janssen Danst: Silke Hamers en Noor Argov Dayan. In addition, we selected dancer Giorgia Tomarchio, she is also part of the group for this project.
From the first day, there was a strong sense of connection within the group. The dancers are highly talented and bring a great deal of creativity, both individually and in collaboration, creating an open and dynamic working atmosphere in the studio. We feel incredibly grateful and happy for the chance we got to work with these talented dancers.’
What is it like working in the studios at HUIS Conny Janssen Danst?
‘As former dancers of Conny Janssen Danst, it is special to be back here. For us, this is where it all began: the first rehearsals, our first performance together, and many cherished memories are held within these walls. The studio provides a very supportive environment where we can freely try out ideas and deeply explore movement.‘
On February 27, you will present the results of this research. What do you hope to share with the audience?
‘During the presentation, we want to offer the audience an experience they can feel in their own bodies. Not just something to watch, but something that allows them to experience the rhythm of repetition, feel the tension developing, and sense the slowly approaching fatigue.
We invite them to enter a space where time stretches and contracts again, and where the body gradually shifts from control to vulnerability.‘
