The Balancing Act by Ann Van den Broek
The Balancing Act by Ann Van den Broek (WArd/waRD in co-production with Theater Rotterdam (NL) and Le Lieu Unique in Nantes (FR)) has been nominated for the Zwaan meest indrukwekkende dans productie 2024.
Jury about the nomination
’The Balancing Act is an impressive addition to WArd/wARD's impressive body of work. Dance, technology and the personal flow together in a mediatised quest for the self. It is a powerful theme of our time, poignantly portrayed by the phenomenal performers.‘’
About Ann van den Broek
Ann Van den Broek has been active as a choreographer for almost 25 years. Starting from research into behavioural patterns and states of mind, she develops a clear and accessible dance idiom with distinctive aesthetics. She leaves her mark on the Dutch and Belgian dance scene and builds a solid reputation in the international dance world with her groundbreaking work that combines several art forms. Ann Van den Broek has been nominated seven times for a Zwaan and has received the award for most impressive dance production twice.
Image by: Rio Staelens
“The Balancing Act is an impressive addition to WArd/wARD's impressive body of work. Dance, technology and the personal flow together in a mediatised quest for the self. It is a powerful theme of our time, poignantly portrayed by the phenomenal performers.”