Jacuzzi has long organised Jacuzzi Mondays for 'dancers and non-dancers' in the nearby Warmoesstraat studio. In these sessions, one of the members or a guest takes the participants into their performance and/or dance practice. In this edition of Come Closer, the audience is invited to move and dance together in the centuries-old church building.
For this evening, the collective has developed a relay session, led in turn by five of the members. This is a unique opportunity to experience other ways of moving and perceiving, through the lens of five performance makers. LazerGazer is an Amsterdam-based DJ known for her sets that evoke a wide range of textures and emotions. During the evening, she will provide a live set.
Jacuzzi is a gathering place for Amsterdam-based choreographers. The collective brings together different movement practices and offers space for performance-related events. At Jacuzzi, sharing, reflecting and questioning the familiar conditions for making art and inventing new forms are central. In this way, they celebrate the enthusiasm for dance.Jacuzzi currently consists of 7 members: setareh fatehi, Tomislav Feller, Sigrid Stigsdatter Mathiassen, Noha Ramadan, Clara Saito, Charlie Laban Trier en Elisa Zuppini.
LazerGazer is an Amsterdam-based DJ and sound designer. Driven by a pumping bass and driving percussions, her selection lets you belly dance through many genres. She previously played at clubs and festivals such as Sonic Acts, Rewire, Dekmantel and Garage Noord, and was resident DJ at Ma3azef radio.
This edition of Come Closer starts at 20:00 and lasts for two hours. Doors open at 19:30. Please come on time, late entry is not possible. Dance training is not necessary, awareness and sensitivity regarding moving with others is. Be sure to wear something warm and comfortable; the church is not heated. This is not a performance, but a participatory programme where visitors collectively participate in movement practices. You can always take a break if you like. There is a rest room with water, tea, coffee and blankets. The church is wheelchair accessible. If you have any questions regarding the accessibility of this event, please contact us.