Workshop with Far From the Norm

Waves Festival in close collaboration with Dansehallerne presents:

Workshop with senior executives Far From the Norm performer Larissa Koopman & rehearsal leader and creative associate Victoria Shulungu

The workshop is aimed at performing dancers
Max. 35 participants

Olivier Award-winning choreographer Botis Seva and his powerful company Far From The Norm are behind the festival's indoor opening performance BLKDOG, bringing a specially curated workshop to the Danish dance scene.

In this session, led by core artists from Far From The Norm, you will be pushed to your limits and introduced to the company's signature style, which is a dynamic mix of dance styles such as krump, house, popping, afro and hip-hop. Victoria and Larissa will put a stronger focus on popping, modern dance and movements inspired by krump and house. The workshop will focus on physical exercises, groove, improvisation and developing individual movement.

About Far from the Norm

The company is behind Waves Festival's indoor opening performance BLKDOG the evening before the workshop.

Watch the trailer from the show here.

Founded in May 2009 in a youth club in Dagenham, London, by then 19-year-old artistic director Botis Seva, hip hop dance company Far From The Norm is a collective of artists known for experimenting with hip hop and contemporary practices. It was, and still is, a collective of creatives committed to innovation, moving in a different way to what was considered the norm. They challenge perceptions of hip hop and create work that empowers marginalised people. All of their work is original, vital and fearless, inviting debate on socio-political issues and the modern world. Find out more about Far from the Norm here: https://www.farfromthenorm.com/

The trainers

Victoria Shulungu

Victoria Shulungu is a key dancer in Far from the Norm, she is a rehearsal leader and teacher specialising in Popping with roots in street and hip hop styles. She has been a core member of Far From The Norm since 2012 and is now a Creative Associate. She blends technical precision with personal storytelling. Known for her inclusive and inspiring workshops, Victoria has led impactful dance projects across the UK and internationally.

Larissa Koopman

Larissa Koopman is a versatile modern dancer known for her expressive movement character and exceptional performance skills. She graduated from Amsterdam University of the Arts in 2022 and has trained with leading choreographers including Bryan Arias, Remy Tilburg and many more. Larissa joined Far From The Norm in 2022 and has since toured internationally with Botis Seva's BLKDOG.
She also appears in his new work Until We Sleep.

Performances Wednesday 27 Aug.

15.50 - 16.30 Flow (Lai Yee) outdoor performance, Stentorvet

16.40 - 17.15 The Skaters (15Ft), outdoor performance, in front of Borgerservice

17.30 - 19.00 Shrouded (Institute of Interconnected realities)

17.30 - 19.00 Panoramic view (Tom Greder Kino Teater), outdoor performance, Slotstorvet

19.00 - 19.30 Dinner talk

20.00 - 21.00 Wake Up (Paolo Nani Theatre)

21.30 - 22.15 Citizen (Kristjan Ingimarsson Company)

21.00 - 23.00 Night café in the festival centre

We invite you to stay in Vordingborg and participate in Thursday's programme, which is the third day of Det Frie Felts Branchedage, about Holistic perspective and process.

Sign up by 24 Aug at the latest.

Pricing

Price: 250 kr.
If you are a member of Dansehallerne it is free of charge. Registration is still open NECESSARY.
Lunch can be purchased for DKK 80.
Dinner can be purchased for DKK 150.

Theatre performances with admission

Indoor performance On the workshop day is WAKE UP (Paolo Nani Theatre) - workshop participants can buy tickets at a reduced price: DKK 125. 
If you want to see the opening performance BLKDOG with the artists behind the workshop The day before the workshop, you can buy tickets at a reduced price: 125 kr. 

The street programme is free

Accommodation
If you want to see the Opening Performance and stay overnight for the workshop the day after, you can book a place in dormitory at a school close to Pavilion K for 35 kr. 
(bring your own mat, pillow and sleeping bag)
The hall is not locked.

It is possible to rent a camping cabin at Ore Strand Camping, located 3 kilometres away from Pavillon K and by the beach.
There are also many Airbnb options in the city. 

Questions

If you have any questions about content and programme, please write to Project Manager Siri Haff Andersen at siri@egnsteatret.dk
If you have any questions about logistics (accommodation, cancellations, changes in participation, food etc.) please write to bisgaard@egnsteatret.dk

BOOK participant ticket, food and theatre ticket together when you sign up

Scan the QR code to sign up. 
NOTE: You must add a participant ticket to your basket to be able to opt-in for theatre tickets, dormitory and food