When does Superstrat take place?

The performance begins on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Where will Superstrat be performed?

The performance takes place in the Small Hall of tanzhaus nrw, Erkrather Straße 30, 40233 Düsseldorf.

How long does the performance last?

Superstrat lasts about 45 minutes.

What age is the performance suitable for?

The performance is suitable for visitors aged 8 and up.

How much does a ticket cost?

Tickets are available starting at 9 euros, according to event information.

Who is artistically behind Superstrat?

The choreography is by Anne Nguyen. Mark-Wilfried Kouadio, known as Willy Kazzama, performs on stage.

Experience Superstrat live: Dance between African Tradition and Hip-Hop

Name: on the ground / Anne Nguyen Dance Company: Superstrat
Start: 2026-11-20T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-20T19:45:00+01:00
Location: Kleiner Saal

Superstrat: When the Body Dances History

A single body becomes the resonance space of entire cultures: With Superstrat, the on the ground / Anne Nguyen Dance Company presents a powerful solo full of rhythm and energy at tanzhaus nrw. On November 20, 2026, African dance traditions and hip-hop, past and present, memory and renewal meet.

A choreographic journey through time and migration

The choreography by Anne Nguyen traces the tracks of dance and music in the cultural heritage of the African American diaspora. Between initiation journeys and migration experiences, Superstrat tells of the memory of the body: of movements that are passed down through generations, change, and reappear in new contexts.

The title refers to a linguistic term. A superstrate denotes the traces a language leaves in another. On stage, this becomes a precise dramatic image for cultural overlay: dance appears not as a rigid tradition, but as a living practice that travels, mixes, and continually reinvents itself.

Rhythm, acoustics, and physical presence

Mark-Wilfried Kouadio, known as Willy Kazzama, embodies the solo with high physical presence. Original music by Pierre Demange and Grégoire Letouvet gives the production its pulsating soundscape. Between urban dance language, African movement traditions, and concentrated acting artistry, a stage experience emerges that poses questions before it provides answers.

The stage design remains focused on the essential forces: body, light, sound, and space. Nicolas Flamants' lighting design shapes the atmosphere, while Ludivine Maillard's costume supports the clear visual line of the production. Each movement gains weight, direction, and history; each rhythm acts like a trace that runs through collective memory.

A production for young audiences and adults

Superstrat is aimed at people aged eight and older and connects contemporary dance with an accessible, sensual dramaturgy. The approximately 45-minute performance opens a space for questions about origin, identity, and cultural transmission. The take-off Festival thus brings a dance production to the stage that takes young audiences as seriously as experienced theatergoers.

Conclusion: Dance as a Living Memory

Those who want to experience contemporary dance, hip-hop, and African movement traditions in a concentrated stage form will find in Superstrat an intense stage experience. The performance invites you to experience the body as an archive and dance as a language of encounter. Secure your place in the Small Hall of tanzhaus nrw and experience this energetic production live.