Performing the Archive: Pauline de Groot

From 13 to 17 November, the Plein Theater will present a special programme around the work of dance pioneer Pauline de Groot. With various meetings, presentations and an exhibition, the work of Pauline de Groot, and her significance for (post)modern dance in the Netherlands, will be lifted from the archives.

Performing the Archive: Pauline de Groot

Location

Plein Theater

Sajetplein 39

1091 DB Amsterdam

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Antonia Steffens and Elisa Zuppini

Contemporary choreographers Antonia Steffens and Elisa Zuppini each present a choreographic proposal based on their research in the archive of Pauline de Groot.

Pauline de Groot, pioneer in dance

Pauline de Groot is one of the pioneers of (post)modern dance in the Netherlands. She lived in America between 1957 and 1964, where she studied in the studios of Graham and Cunningham, worked with Erick Hawkins and José Limón, and met many important innovators of American dance, music and other arts. Up until the 2000s, De Groot created more than fifty choreographies and initiated numerous improvisation events.

To mark the 50th anniversary of the School for New Dance Development, SNDO, De Nieuwe Dansbibliotheek, Stichting Podiumkunst.net and the Plein Theater in Amsterdam have joined forces to organize a three-day festival and an exhibition around the work of Pauline de Groot. Contemporary choreographers Antonia Steffens and Elisa Zuppini each present a choreographic proposal based on their research in the archive of Pauline de Groot.

Discussions will also be held with the public and guests from different generations about the artistic legacy of Pauline de Groot.

During the exhibition in the Plein Theater, all kinds of materials from the archive will be on display, from original posters and dance scores to photo and video work.

Conversations with makers

The festive opening of the exhibition will take place on Wednesday 13 November, with the launch of a new website with the personal archives of Pauline de Groot and the presentation of the booklet from the series Conversations with makers of De Nieuwe Dansbibliotheek about Pauline de Groot. The exhibition can be seen in the foyer of the Plein Theater until December 8.