Thu 13 Mar ’25 and Fri 14 Mar ’25
LOVETRAIN2020
Emanuel Gat Dance

LOVETRAIN2020

Emanuel Gat Dance
Thu 13 Mar and Fri 14 Mar
Thu 13 Mar ’25
and
Fri 14 Mar ’25
  • Thu 13 Mar ’25
    19:45 - 21:00
    Danstheater
    Past event
  • Fri 14 Mar ’25
    19:45 - 21:00
    Danstheater
    Past event

French choreographer Emanuel Gat originally wanted to be a conductor, but eventually chose for dance. Following scores by Bach, Boulez and Puccini, among others, he dives into the world of the famous British pop duo Tears For Fears with LOVETRAIN2020. A stunning group of dancers pays tribute to the exuberance of the glorious 80s with its utopian power and epic groove. A group choreography to music from 40 years ago, yet it feels more contemporary than ever.

LOVETRAIN2020 is marvelous. It’s loud, joyous, physical, close. A celebration of the body, of performance of life.

The New York Times

LOVETRAIN2020 reads like a contemporary musical and celebrates themes of connection, life and love, with the interaction between music and movement coming together perfectly. A feast for the senses!

Light-hearted but sophisticated

The group virtuosity in LOVETRAIN2020 consists of baroque costumes, striking chiaroscuro lighting and different colour layers and textures.The senses are visually saturated, perhaps even overwhelmed. Movements speed up, enthusiasm splashes off, colourful fabrics sway around, tulle and fleece spin on the energy of agile bodies.

Strong group moments alternate with duets, trios and even solos. There are moments of peace and quiet, where only the movement continues. The empathy of the dancers combined with their interplay, their precision and purity in performance evoke sympathy.

It makes you yearn to be part of what unfolds before your eyes on stage. It is a lot, it is playful and powerful and grabs you by the throat.

Open Class Emanuel Gat Dance
A Dancing Introduction 
Wednesday, March 12th, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Get to know the Emanuel Gat Dance company through dance. Choreographer Emanuel Gat will tell you more about his company and, above all, give you a physical and dancing introduction to his dance idiom.
Open to everyone.

 

Interview and Tour Julia Gat (EN) by Rebecca Simon
Thursday, March 13th, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Kunstenplein
Julia Gat talks about her exhibition Photographing LOVETRAIN2020. Through her lens, she captured the many transformations within LOVETRAIN2020: different dancers, evolving interpretations, and the dynamic interplay between movement, sound, and light. Afterwards, Julia Gat will give a short tour of the exhibition. Rebecca Simon, one of Julia Gat's teachers at the Willem de Kooning Academy, will host the interview.

 

Cloakroom and drink  
Cloakroom and an intermission drink are included. If the event does not have an intermission, you will receive the drink afterwards.  

Ooievaarspas discount  
Ooievaarspas holders are eligible for a discount on the ticket price for this concert. To book tickets, we need to see your Ooievaarspas for registration purposes. Please contact our booking office to book your tickets.