OPEN CALL
Straight from France, renowned choreographer Lumi from Sons of Wind (S.O.W.) returns to Rotterdam for a special 2-day intensive workshop at Theater Rotterdam. Together with members of his crew, he brings the energy and expertise of one of Europe’s leading forces in freestyle hip hop.
Are you a performer with a background in hip hop? Ready to dive in? Join the exclusive workshop series and apply now!
Dutch
Ben jij een performer met een achtergrond in hip-hop? Geef je op voor de workshop series met het beroemde collectief Sons of Wind. Na de succesvolle voorstelling Bounce van vorig jaar komt Lumi van Sons of Wind terug naar Rotterdam! Samen met Theater Rotterdam verzorgt Lumi een tweedaagse workshop.
Tijdens de workshop gaat Lumi zijn wortels in Guadeloupe na en verbindt zijn roots met de wereld van hip hop. Samen met Lumi en andere deelnemers verken je de connecties tussen deze beide werelden.
De workshops geven ruimte voor verkenning, uitwisseling en gezamenlijke groei. Duik in de hoofden van Lumi en de crew van Sons of Wind. Ervaar hun methodes en expertise van dichtbij. En geef je op!
2-day intensive workshop with LUMI / Sons of Wind
About the programme
Following his performance Bounce last year, Lumi brings back his skillset and extensive experience on international stages, sharing his creative process and inviting dancers into his ongoing research.
Across two days, you will dive into rhythm, footwork and the use of the spine and hips, while working closely with Lumi and his team. Participants will explore various techniques, with a strong emphasis on process.
In this workshop, Lumi traces back to his roots from Guadeloupe and reconnects his heritage to hip hop, exploring the links between both worlds. It is a space to explore, exchange and grow together. Sign up and get to know Lumi and the crew of Sons of Wind.
This edition is hosted at Theater Rotterdam as part of the Dansweek, our annual festival all about dance.
Who can apply?
We are looking for dancers…
- Who are 18+ years old
- With a background in Hip-Hop
- Self-taught or with formal training, at a semi-professional or professional level;
- Fully available for the programme dates.
What do we offer?
- A special 2-day programme in Rotterdam
- Lunch is included during the workshop days
- Coaching from renowned artists like Lumi and other crew members from Sons of Wind
- Exclusive free access to the Dansweek festival and the show IGNITE by IRCompany
- A chance to connect with peers and other renowned artists during the Dansweek, a platform for dancers from Rotterdam and around the world
How to apply?
Send an email with your application to opencall@theaterrotterdam.nl
The main language for the application process and all of our communication is in English.
Please include the following information in your application:
- Your full name
- Date of birth
- Current address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Dietary requirements
- Social media accounts and/or website
- A freestyle video of maximum one minute
- A motivation video of maximum one minute or a short written motivation on why you’d like to join (max. 250 words)
Deadline application: May 29, 23:59 (AMS)
Outcome open call: June 1
Mandatory workshop dates
Thursday 4 June 11.00–18.00
Friday 5 June 12.00–21.30*
*This includes an open rehearsal in the afternoon and attendance of a show. As a special perk for participants, you will receive free access to the show IGNITE by the IRCompany.
Important to note:
- This is a 2-day intensive that builds collectively. We therefore ask participants to be fully available for all days and to commit to the full duration of the workshop. We will close this workshop series with an open rehearsal on Friday June 5, where the process is shared with an audience.
- Although participation is free, please note that this workshop would normally be part of a paid programme. We offer this opportunity to support and invest in the community, and we ask for the same level of commitment and presence in return.
- There is space for 15 dancers to join this program.
- Participants don’t have to be based in the Netherlands, as long as you are attending the workshops live in Rotterdam. Please note that travel and/or housing costs will not be reimbursed.
About Lumi and Sons of Wind
Sons of Wind (S.O.W.) is more than a dance crew. It is a collective, a family, and a cultural movement. Since its founding in 2013, the group has brought together around twenty interdisciplinary artists working across dance, music, photography and video. The collective is rooted in the freestyle hip hop culture, exploring the relation between movement, music and heritage, on the dance floor and beyond. The collective has been supported by FAIR-E / CCN de Rennes et de Bretagne since 2021, and by Théâtre Louis Aragon (Tremblay-en-France).
Hip-hop dancer, choreographer, producer, and co-founder of Sons of Wind, Lumi Sow, will lead this workshop series. With roots in Guadeloupe and Martinique, he discovered dance at a young age through traditional styles. In 2010, he developed a passion for hip-hop, and his career has flourished since, earning him numerous victories at international competitions across Europe and beyond. In 2019, he joined the Black Sheep company, and since 2021, he has been producing podcasts for the YouTube channel HippoH.
About Dansweek
Dansweek is the annual festival all about dance at Theater Rotterdam. You will find renowned performers and fresh faces, a diverse programme encompassing all kinds of dance disciplines.