ExPro Stage - The Loopers

ExPro Stage, in collaboration with Kulturhuset Oceanen, proudly presents THE LOOPERS!

📍 Venue: Kulturhuset Oceanen, in the square in front of Kulturhuset Oceanen
🔓 FREE ENTRY – First come, first served!
🗣️ Includes: Post-performance discussion with the talented artists.

THE LOOPERS is an exciting work-in-progress exploring various street dance styles including breaking, hip hop, house, locking, krumping, and popping. This performance brings to light the historical significance of street dance as an outlet for aggression and frustration against oppressive social norms, serving as a constructive and community-building medium.

In Aloun Marchal's new experimental dance and music performance, contemporary perceptions of violence and resistance are boldly explored. The journey begins outdoors in the bustling urban environment, with two skilled artists dominating the public space through an expressive display of song, dance, and music.

As the performance transitions indoors, the atmosphere becomes intimate and candid. Here, the artists share their personal reflections on street dance and its pivotal role in their lives, as they examine their perceptions and relationships with violence. The audience is invited to participate in a forum for questions and discussion—exploring the transformative potential of art to convert cycles of violence into looping dance.

🔶 Dance & Choreography:

• Aloun Marchal: Award-winning French dance artist, improviser, and dancer, known for his acclaimed works like Bibi Ha Bibi (2017), SonoR (2019), and Avatared (2023).
• Mpululu Ntuve: Versatile freelance dancer with a foundation in classical ballet, modern dance, and hip-hop, incorporating styles such as locking, popping, house, and krumping. She continually pushes the boundaries of dance expression through her work.
• Mike Gamble: Multifaceted choreographer and performing artist with a broad background in education and performance. He frequently integrates influences from hip-hop, modern, house, Latin, and breaking into his teaching and performances.

📸 Photo Credit: Jorgen Wade

ExPro Stage aims to provide an intimate platform for artistic development through works in progress and engaging discussions with artists.

Supported by the City of Gothenburg in partnership with Danscentrum Väst.

🔗 Learn more about the event here!