On Friday, March 22, the world premiere of Bambù took place in Nijmegen. Sixteen dancers clad in Hul le Kes attire moved to the rhythm of modern electronic music composed by Federico Bigonzetti, Mauro Bigonzetti’s son. Inspired by Japanese poetry, Mauro Bigonzetti infused the choreography with a sense of poetic beauty, enhanced by the earthy tones and natural dye baths of the clothing.
Bambù’s attire included several Hul le Kes classics such as the Stein Tanktop, Pollock Trousers, Monet Trousers, Rodin Shirt, Corneille Trousers, Matisse Shirt, Cocteau Tshirt, Pollock Shorts, Kapoor Tunic, and many others. All upcycled and sustainable garments, often dyed with plant based ingredients at the Hul le Kes Manufacturing Studio and Hul le Kes Recovery Studio.
The SPRING performance can be seen in various theaters in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. For the full schedule, click here.
About Mauro Bigonzetti: Mauro Bigonzetti (1960, Rome) has directed the famous Ballet de la Scala in Milan and works as a freelance choreographer for ballet companies within and outside Europe, including prestigious companies such as the English National Ballet, Stuttgarter Ballett, New York City Ballet, and Les Grands Ballets Canadiens.
Pictures by Hans Gerritsen 2024 for Introdans
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