Janne Gregor (D)
ICH KANN'S NICHT LASSEN
A participatory piece featuring krump dancers
Who owns the stage? That’s the question four krump dancers ask themselves, drawing the audience into the spotlight. Krump is a dance style that has only recently made its way onto the stage. Dancers from Africa brought this dance culture to the streets of LA as a form of protest against social inequality and discrimination. The Krump community fosters a sense of togetherness; it’s about showing oneself and supporting one another.
Choreographer Janne Gregor translates this self-empowering Krump ethos into the theatre space, breaking down the usual hierarchies between audience and performers. Dance becomes a means of communication, and every performance a unique experience that makes you realise why you simply cannot stop dancing. The audience is on the move during the performance. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes!
Janne Gregor, born in Berlin, is a choreographer, dance educator, and performer. She studied physical theater and earned her master’s degree in choreography at HZT Berlin. Her intergenerational and interdisciplinary works have been presented at renowned venues in Germany and on international stages. Her piece "Ich kann’s nicht lassen" was nominated in 2024 for the German Theater Prize DER FAUST (Ensemble Nomination) and the Ikarus Theater Prize.
A production by Junges Tanzhaus Berlin
location: Schauburg, Große Burg
Saturday 11 July | 5 pm
Sunday 12 July | 11.30 am
Monday 13 July | 10 am
60 mins | 6+
