Tom was joined on the Breakfast Show today by Juliette Geesmann, head of communication at Luxembourg's primary centre for contemporary dance choreography, Trois C-L, and William Carodoso, a performer and choreographer who is currently presenting work at the institute.
Trois C-L (Centre De Création Chorégraphique Luxembourgeois) is the country's leading organisation for contemporary dance. Supported by the Ministry of Culture, it fulfils several roles on a nationwide basis:
- Supporting and producing artistic work
- Developing a contemporary dance network
- Providing continuing professional training
- Raising awareness
It is currently supporting and showcasing the work of 25 Luxembourg-based choreographers by providing rehearsal spaces and residencies for artists to train and elaborate their creations.
On the 19th and 20th of February, William Cardoso will be showcasing his latest performances entitled 'Raum' and 'Dear Mum'.
‘Raum‘ - Photographed by Marco Pavone
In his own words: "Dear Mum dramatises the experience before, during and after coming out. Coming out is an act of courage, authenticity and openness, it can be difficult as well as very liberating. It is about coming into conflict with oneself, one’s spirit, one’s soul and finally understanding one’s identity in order to accept oneself fully.
This solo is an inner journey, a letter to my mother, your father, our sisters and brothers … A path that takes us to the darkest facets of our inner world, where there is little colour, where we only hear the echo of our thoughts."
‘Dear Mum’ - Photographed by Vanda Dos Santos
"'Raum' is a place of encounter with our demons, our fears and our forgiveness. It is a place of confrontation and a search for inner balance in order to move forward in peace. This performance seeks to accept the darkness that sometimes dominates us, and to soften it by creating a space without judgement and without fear. Raum is a space for liberation and speaking out, it is a stifled cry that we have held inside us for too long."
‘Raum‘ - Photographed by Marco Pavone
For more information head to www.danse.lu/