AS WE ARE in Duisburg: An evening of dance full of power in the Blower Hall Complex


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AS WE ARE: A powerful evening of dance between memory and new beginnings
With AS WE ARE, Ruhrtriennale 2026 presents an impressive evening of dance on September 18th at 8:00 PM in the blower hall complex at Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord. Germaine Acogny and Gregory Maqoma connect physical presence, artistic impact, and a clear stance on resistance, identity, and humanity in Josephine and Bantu.
An evening that makes history palpable
The double feature relies on movement as a language of memory. In Josephine, Germaine Acogny stands on stage, one of the defining voices of contemporary African dance. Her solo takes the biography of Joséphine Baker and transforms it into an intense stage image of energy, dignity, and expression.
Bantu responds with a multifaceted choreography by Gregory Maqoma. Twelve dancers form a powerful ensemble that intertwines community, origin, and present. This creates an event experience that resonates not only aesthetically but also thematically.
Industrial backdrop with a unique atmosphere
The blower hall complex in Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord provides an extraordinary setting. The mix of industrial architecture, open spatial effects, and modern event technology noticeably enhances the audience's mood. Those who experience a dance performance here receive not only art but also a distinctive ambiance rich in history.
The venue is designed for events with 100 to 600 guests and offers accessible entrances, wheelchair-friendly elevators, and parking directly on site. The public transport connection is also well arranged: Ruhrtriennale tickets are valid on the event day within the VRR network for round trip travel.
What visitors can expect
AS WE ARE is aimed at an audience that appreciates contemporary dance, festival atmosphere, and ambitious stage art. The performance combines emotional depth with a clear choreographic signature and is perfectly suited for an evening where strong imagery and significant themes take center stage.
Anyone enthusiastic about international dance productions, cultural depth, and unique performance venues should mark this date firmly. Ruhrtriennale demonstrates here how intensely live art can impact when space, body, and content come together.
Conclusion: AS WE ARE promises an impressive evening between dance, memory, and the present. In the blower hall complex, an experience of energy and significance unfolds. Anyone wishing to experience modern stage art in a special setting live should not miss this date.
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