Jordy Dik is a celebrated Dutch choreographer and community artist, known for his inclusive dance practice in which all bodies are equally valued and everyone is invited to dance. For regular ICAF visitors, he is a familiar face: Jordy once began as a young maker within the festival and has since grown into a leading voice in contemporary dance in the Netherlands.
In this documentary, we follow Jordy and five dancers from Compagnie Tiuri, the inclusive dance theatre company of which he is co-founder and artistic director, on their journey to London. There, at the invitation of Hofesh Shechter, they collaborate with Shechter II. The film captures their first extended period away from home, the formation of new friendships, and the love, ambition, and vulnerability that define their work.
The documentary is followed by A Bird Named Mansour, the dance film that emerged from this collaboration. Inspired by the harsh reality of a world in crisis, and by birds as a symbol of freedom, the film expresses a longing for connection, humanity, and a more peaceful future.
Dik Dance Theatre, Compagnie Tiuri | Film | Dance | Netherlands