PROJECT

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dddddddddduettttttttttttttttttttttttt is the first collaboration between Dan Mussett and Laurent Delom, and is an attempt to encompass their entire ongoing relationship into a single duet. The very processes that occur when two individuals try to work together to achieve a unity which is beyond both of them individually are laid bare, giving way to the struggles, successes, conflicts and resolutions that happen on and off stage, day in, day out. dddddddddduetttttttttttttttttttttttttt is an insight into the never-ending process of being together; it is an invitation to witness the journey of two people as they become each other’s teacher, shadow, student, friend, mirror, brother, rival and colleague, all at once and at the same time, blurring the boundaries that separate one from the other.

During their time at wpZimmer, Dan and Laurent will work towards finalising their ddddddddddduettttttttttttttttttttttttt, culminating in a showing moment on July 5th.

Dan Mussett

1988 ◊ UK, BE

Dan Mussett (1988, UK) graduated in 2017 from the dance academy at the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp. He had previously studied English literature at the University of Edinburgh. He currently works as a performer with, among others, Jan Martens / GRIP and Ayelen Parolin. In 2018 he received a research grant from the Flemish Government, to conduct research into new techniques and methodologies to stimulate collaborations in an artistic context. He conducts this research together with dancer Laurent Delom. In addition, they are collaborating on their first performance, ddddddddddduetttttttttttttttttttttttt, which will premiere in the summer of 2019. Following his research, Dan set up in April 2018MURMUR, a reading and discussion group for people active in the performing arts sector in Antwerp . The intention is to share knowledge within the artistic community, to talk to and listen to each other.

Laurent Delom

1989 ◊ FR

http://www.laurentdelom.com/

Laurent Delom is a young French performer operating in Antwerp (Belgium) since 2016. After studying and working as an engineer in France, he went to study at the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp in 2013. He co-signed with a school mate, Dan Mussett, a first creation in September 2019 entitled dddddddduetttttttttttttttt (co-production: wpZimmer, workspacebrussels and C-Takt). He regularly collaborates as a performer with various choreographers in Flanders and the Netherlands.

Credits

Concept and performance: Dan Mussett and Laurent Delom◊Lights: Caroline Mathieu◊Costumes: Ruby Russell◊Co-production: C-TAKT, workspacebrussels and wpZimmer◊With thanks to: deSingel, United-C, De Veerman, P.A.R.T.S. Summer Studios◊Supported by: the Flemish Community and the Flemish Community Commission