Skid by Damien Jalet & Wild Poetry by Hofesh Shechter

About SKID

Skid, set on a dance floor tilted at a daring 34° angle, pushes the boundaries of the dancers, defying the constraints of gravity. The outcome is a series of spine-chilling scenarios, powerful visuals, and unexpectedly poignant moments.

Renowned for making bold and unexpected artistic choices, GöteborgsOperans Danskompani is a trailblazing force in contemporary dance, embodying the beauty, challenges, and unpredictability of life itself. As one of Europe's premier contemporary dance companies, the ensemble, comprising 38 dancers from over 20 countries, contributes to the group's distinctive artistry. Collaborating with world-class choreographers like Hofesh Shechter, the company continuously produces groundbreaking and revolutionary works.

About Wild poetry

Shechter is a rock star in the world of dance. His work blurs the border between parody and sincerity. Whether as a phantasmagorical collective or individual stars, the dancers are in perpetual motion, transforming the experience through novel expressions, like a boiling ocean from which new images rise to the surface. The effect is intense, surprising, and sometimes even meditative. Hofesh Shechter creates his own atmospheric compositions to accompany his explosive physical style.

Press quotes
“A wonderful choreography that pulsates with playfulness and curiosity.” Göteborgs-Posten

“Within the space of ten minutes, we are all absorbed by the organism that the dancers and the choreographer create. Every single individual in the room knows exactly what is going on, on an intuitive level.” Aftonbladet

“...what Hofesh Shechter and his incomparable dancers do is not only world-class. It’s an illustration of art's power and ability to truly enrich people.” Aftonbladet

“For once, the cliché proves true that dance is something that doesn't need to be understood but is best approached by feeling” Aftonbladet

“... there are solos, smaller groupings and the entire ensemble in dense scenes, a flow with lots of movement that never feels overloaded, but only organically emerging.” Göteborgs-Posten

“A choreography that makes great demands on the dancers who, within the strict framework, have a small but significant space to add details. Which gives life and creates a tangible presence in every part of 'Wild poetry'” Svenska Dagbladet

FIND

With FIND, Amare, Holland Dance Festival and Nederlands Dans Theater join forces to bring high-profile international dance productions to The Hague and to further profile The Hague as the dance city of the Netherlands.