In Orchids, three dancers delve into non-hegemonic forms of masculinity, shedding societal expectations that dictate men should be tough, strong, and invulnerable. Naked and with tactile movements, they cultivate a language of gentleness and compassion. A profound intimacy blossoms among them, where their bodies serve as catalysts for desire and dreams. Léonard Engel’s new work, born from dialogues and guided improvisation, illuminates the radical potential of tenderness.
“So there it is, the body from scratch, in a kind of laboratory from which all external influences are locked out. The mere fact that Engel’s performers expose themselves to this vacuum and to our gaze redefines the concept of courage.“ (Sabine Leucht, tanznetz.de)
On 14 October there will be a follow-up discussion with Antonia Beermann at 21:30.
Tickets
Venue
schwere reiter hall
Dachauer Str. 114
80636 München
Accessibility
- alternative seating
- audio description
- Early Boarding
- Highly visual events / without language
- Tactile Tour
- Wheelchair Access
credits
Artistic Direction, Choreography, Stage: Léonard Engel
By and with: Tian Rotteveel, Rupert Enticknap, Mikael Marklund
Costume: Magdalena Emmerig
Lighting Design: Raquel Rosildete
Outside Eye: Olympia Bukkakis
Music: Mary Lattimore
Producer: Elsa Büsing
PR: Simone Lutz
Photos: Gabriela Neeb
production
Eine Produktion von Léonard Engel, gefördert durch das Kulturreferat der Landeshauptstadt München und ermöglicht durch den Bayerischen Landesverband für zeitgenössischen Tanz (BLZT) aus Mitteln des Bayerischen Staatsministeriums für Wissenschaft und Kunst. Mit freundlicher Unterstützung von schwere reiter tanz und Tanztendenz München e.V. Special Thanks an fluidsyndicate.com.
biographies
Léonard Engel, a dancer and choreographer, lives and works between Berlin and Munich. Trained at the Paris Opera Ballet School, he initially danced with the Bavarian State Ballet. Since 2016, he has pursued a freelance career, creating his own choreographic works that explore themes such as physicality, perception, and identity. In 2022, his piece "Parotia" was featured at the Freischwimmen meets Rodeo festival.
Content-Notes
Nudity on Stage
Accessibility
For the performance Orchids, audio description authors Laura Manz and Mella Hambrecht have created a thoughtful and sensitive audio description, available via headphones.
The tactile introduction takes place one hour before the performance starts each day and is designed for audiences with visual impairments.
Please register for the audio description and tactile introduction via email or phone, and feel free to contact us with any questions. Pick-up from the nearest Leonrodplatz stop can be arranged by appointment:
info@rodeofestival.de or: +49 174 6637602
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