Waltz!

Sound Nest worked with the well-known music of Johann Strauss and reinterpreted several waltzes through movement and sound, with and for people with mental and physical disabilities and dementia. What are the connections between the movement world of a person with a disability and a dance like the waltz? In an unusual, expressive and moving setup, a cellist, a singer, a flutist, and a dancer invite the audience to watch, feel, and – who knows – even dance.

For

Children and adults with mental and physical disabilities, as well as adults with dementia. Other children and adults are also welcome to enjoy this performance.

With

Liesbeth Bodyn (singing, percussion & direction), Rebecca Van Bogaert (flute, percussion & singing), Annemie Osborne (cello, percussion & singing), Maaike van de Westeringh (dance)

With the support of FONDATION EME Luxembourg.

“Waltz! Tender sounds ring out and gently arouse the attention of the listeners… A heavenly voice sounds and immediately touches all hearts… A dancing arm and circling foot joins in… In a short time the room is filled with tenderness and touching and togetherness… The wonderful sounds of flute and cello, complemented by the softness of a female voice and the sociable dance expression, take the audience on a wonderful, delicate, varied and dynamic journey, independent of time and space and BEING together. “Walz” is an interactive concert tailored to the special needs of people with intellectual disabilities. Music and dance invite you to listen and enjoy, but also to join in and try things out and to be together. The artists touch in a special way to get in touch with humanity, tenderness and high artistic skills. Sounds and touches invite you to make contact, where words do not, not yet or no longer express.

Waltz… a special moment, full of joy, lightness and BEING together…!”

(Martine Wallenborn – Music Therapist)

"We already knew that music creates connection, but these ladies take it to a higher level. Their eye contact and smile open the door, dance and music fill the space… It felt like something truly special together."

(Ebergiste – facility for adults with intellectual disabilities)