A Solo
In 200 Ways, a dancer uses movement as a medium to create a bond between themselves and the audience. Written with invisible ink, every movement contributes to a canopy of connections that rests in the eyes of each individual spectator.
200 Ways is a choreography built on synergies where the spectator becomes the protagonist just by looking. A unique movement language forms to create understanding, complicity and proximity, and reveals how even the simplest movement of a finger can talk about so many things; it is a playful performance where the dialog between the audience and the dancer becomes the dance.
Here, a different kind of movement virtuosity is proposed: instead of tricks and jumps, simple common gestures serve to generate an encounter between the performer and the spectators. 200 Ways oscillates between the abstract, the personal, and the fantastic to create an unfamiliar yet fascinating movement universe, where an outstretched hand is as captivating as a somersault.
Alfredo Zinola conjures and enchants with his presence, his hand and body language, which can and want to tell nothing and everything. It is not only the smaller, i.e. younger spectors at the Fabrik Heeder in Krefeld who are carried away.
From and with: Alfredo Zinola
Creative production: Micaela Kühn Jara
Dramaturgy: Maxwell McCarthy
Music: Caspar Hesselager
Costume: Claudia Hill
Light: Marek Lamprecht
Technic: Emanuele Vallinotti
A production of Alfredo Zinola with tanzhaus nrw Düsseldorf, KLAP Maison pour la Danse Marseille and Arts Printing House Vilnius.
Supported by: The Department of Arts and Culture Munich, Kunststiftung NRW and NATIONALES PERFORMANCE NETZ (NPN) Coproduction Fund for Dance, which is funded by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media.
Thanks to the Tanzhaus Zurich and the Grundschule Flurstrasse in Düsseldorf.
Practical Info:
Two persons on tour
No scenography required
Adaptable to every type of space – including school spaces
Maximum 200 spectators
Audience age: 6 + as adults
Comments from the Audience
At first, I had to laugh, but then it became a lot of fun and I just went along with it.
El. 7 years old, Krefeld (DE)
It‘s a pity that it ended so quickly. I wasn’t sure if I was allowed to join in the dancing, but it was cool and I followed the movements from my seat. I would like to see another performance. And I thought it was great that we were allowed to ask questions to Alfredo Zinola afterwards.
Am. 12 years old, Krefeld (DE)
I really enjoy dancing, it’s like I am made for it. It was great that we were allowed to participate.
Ma. 12 years old, Krefeld (DE)
It was nice, but I didn’t dare to dance along like the others.
Alfredo Zinola delivered an impressive performance that was not only captivating, but also actively included the children. The fusion of movement and dance inspired the children and gave them an unforgettable experience. It was great to see how Alfredo Zinola encouraged the children to move and be creative. Experiences like these are invaluable and contribute significantly to the personal development of children. They leave the theater with a broader horizon and a smile on their faces.
Ka. 32 years old, Krefeld (DE)
I find it very interesting how Alfredo Zinola told something like a little story using only music and his movements. Even small and simple movements could be interpreted in many ways. As a spectator, you were also included in the performance, as everyone could dance along if they wanted to or just watch. The children in particular really enjoyed it and became part of the show. It was unlike any dance show I’ve seen before, but definitely different in a positive and successful way.
Va. 29 years old, Krefeld (DE)
I was fascinated by the performance and the children’s reactions. At the beginning I was worried that one or two children might overreact and disrupt the performance. But Alfredo Zinola captivated the children with his style. They were surprised at first and then had to laugh because it was strange (unfamiliar), but then it turned very quickly into fascination and concentration. All the children were totally focused on Alfredo. It was so exciting to see how all of our children joined in and participated in one way or another. Great!
Yv. 50 years old, Krefeld (DE)