Rediscovering Ancestral Movement: Jomecia Oosterwolde & Thomas Prestø
The Bookshop provides a stage for stories that connect, deepen and challenge. Inspired by our building's history as a meeting place for diverse communities, this intimate space invites reflection. During Rediscovering Ancestral Movement, we will explore the role of black identity in European dance heritage and the power of physicality as a carrier of culture and history.
Location The Bookshop
Run time 90 minutes
Genre Perspective
Language English
Jomecia Oosterwolde & Thomas Prestø
In this programme, Jomecia Oosterwolde takes us through her research into the role of black identity in European dance forms. Together with the Tabanka Dance Ensemble and their artistic director Thomas Prestø, Oosterwolde presents a series of lectures, workshops and a performance that explores the connection between dance, identity and cultural heritage.
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Following its previous performance during Keti Koti, Oosterwolde continues this investigation and offers a unique insight into the rich dance culture of the African diaspora.
The Bookshop
The Bookshop is ITA's new cultural living room on Leidseplein. This compact stage offers a space for innovation, reflection and new perspectives. Here, makers, performers and visitors meet for special programmes, from experiments to intimate performances. The Bookshop is a place for everyone, with a focus on accessibility and openness. It is a gift to the city, made possible by the support of more than 500 donors and various funds and partners.
