DANS IN ONTWIKKELING 20
20. 1 “The Crime was Love”
Inspired by the figure of Pierrot, the eternal yearning for love, and the ache of not belonging, The Crime was Love is the second chapter in the Wonder, Love series, a journey through melancholy, longing, and impossible love. This chapter follows two characters caught in a delicate dance between dream and reality. Engaged in a complex game, they are trapped within the same dynamics, playing out endless variations of their desires and frustrations.
The Crime was Love blends music, dance, mime, and visual storytelling into an immersive experience, echoing the magic of Les Enfants du Paradis and Alice Through the Looking-Glass. Through tragedy, drama and humor, the narrative delves into the emotional loops in relationships. What happens when two souls unfold in a world where dreams and reality collide?
Choreography: Roberta Maimone
Assistent choreography: Lela Di Costanzo
Dance: Federica Lovato, Clara Cozzolino
Music: Clara Cozzolino
Costume design: Rebecca Lillich Kruger
Dramaturgy: Hans Timmerman
Movement coaching: Katarzyna Sitars
Photo: Richard Beukelaar
ALEX
is a psychological process of self-discovery and self-acceptance, focusing on the profound impact of embracing one’s identity and cultivating awareness of it. The journey explores harmony with oneself, encouraging both reflection and self-confrontation, individually and in relation to others. When meeting someone new, it’s natural to mirror each other, revealing aspects of ourselves. Initially, you may feel the urge to resist certain parts of yourself, but it’s essential to pause, observe, listen, understand, and connect with them.
Influenced by alexithymia, “ALEX” embodies a quest for identity, encompassing both frustrations and curiosity, while embracing the freedom to explore oneself during the process of self-exploration. It invites individuals to engage their imagination and create their own unique experiences. The comic characters, through playful gestures, are presented with humor, aiming to create an enjoyable experience and evoke a smile.
Choreography: Roberta Maimone
Music: Clara Cozzolino
Dance: Yashasvi Shrotriya, Roberta Maimone
Costume design: Roberta Maimone
Handcrafted: Alice De Maio, Giacomo Raffo
Repetiteur: Lela Di Costanzo
Production: Memic Project
Het Wennekerpand | Vijgensteeg 2, Schiedam