We resist! We won’t stop! In an era marked by climate protests and tractor blockades, the question of resistance’s forms and aesthetics is more relevant than ever. Radical Cheerleading – A performance about dance as a form of protest responds with an abundance of glitter, glamour, and humor. Traditional cheerleading, typically seen at football games, isboth referenced and subverted here. Rotating pompoms, pounding beats, and catchy slogans form thecore of this ironic alternative to militant protest. The diverse ensemble, led by choreographer ZufitSimon—who also performs on stage—forcefully, precisely, and humorously asks what causes areworth taking to the streets for today.

Radical Cheerleading was nominated for the German theatre prize DER FAUST in 2023 and won theBest OFF Festival Niedersachsen prize in 2024.

There will be a physical introduction to Radical Cheerleading on 10.10.24. Meet up at 5pm, Halle 6, Dachauerstr. 112 D, no pre-registration required. During the introduction, elements of the show can be experienced physically by trying out a selection of slogans, rhythms and movement sequences with the choreographer and a live musician.

No previous dance experience is required for this physical introduction.

Tickets

6 10 20 30

Venue

schwere reiter hall
Dachauer Str. 114
80636 München

Accessibility

  • Early Boarding
  • Wheelchair Access

All Dates

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09.10.
20:00–21:10
Thu
10.10.
18:00–19:10

Physical introduction

credits

Director / Choreography:  Zufit Simon
Creation / Dance: Dorota Michalak, Erika Leo/Sophie Prins, Sunayana Shetty, Cary Shiu, Zufit Simon
Sound: Fredrik Olofsson
Lighting Design: JOM
Costume: Mirella Oestreicher
Outside Eye: Clarissa Rêgo, Moritz Gagern
Producer: Dietrich Oberländer  
PR: Beate Zeller
Photos: Dieter Hartwig

production

Die Uraufführung wurde gefördert durch das Kulturreferat der Landeshauptstadt München und die Stiftung Niedersachsen, sowie ermöglicht durch den BLZT, Bayerischer Landesverband für zeitgenössischen Tanz aus Mitteln des Bayerischen Staatsministeriums für Wissenschaft und Kunst.
Die Recherchephase dieser Produktion wurde unterstützt durch das NATIONALE PERFORMANCE NETZ – STEPPING OUT, gefördert von der Beauftragten der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien im Rahmen der Initiative NEUSTART KULTUR. Hilfsprogramm Tanz, sowie der Förderung vom Fonds Darstellende Künste aus Mitteln der Beauftragten der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien im Rahmen von NEUSTART KULTUR. Die Wiederaufnahme wird gefördert vom Fonds Darstellende Künste aus Mitteln der Beauftragten der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien. Zufit Simon ist Mitglied von Tanztendenz München e.V.

biographies

Zufit Simon, born in Israel, is a performer and choreographer. She pursued her studies in contemporary dance in Frankfurt am Main and has danced for various companies. Simon debuted her first choreographic solo works in Berlin and gained recognition with her choreographic concert I like to move it, which was showcased at Tanzplattform Deutschland in 2014. Since then, she has created numerous group and solo pieces, which have been featured at both national and international festivals. Zufit Simon currently resides and works in Berlin, Munich, and Lower Saxony.

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