Pauline Daniels, a Dutch dancer, stands out as one of the most intriguing figures in the landscape of European contemporary dance. Her strong, magnetic, almost androgynous body has inspired some of the greatest choreographers of our time, who have created dances specifically for her, tailored to her talent, energy, rigorous technique, and expressive power.
Daniels began her artistic career as a member of the Dutch modern dance group Dansproduktie, quickly becoming its leading performer. In 1984, her solo performance "Profile" achieved immense success. Subsequently, Daniels parted ways with Dansproduktie and created her second solo production, "NO Fixed Abode," again collaborating with various choreographers and featuring music by Harry de Wit, an eccentric and exceptional experimental musician known for his work with dance groups (including the Dutch theater dance ensemble Valsbloed).
The program of "No Fixed Abode" includes four choreographies and a video-film by a fifth choreographer, the renowned Hans Van Manen (who had previously created a ballet for Daniels in "Profile"). Mark Tompkins, highly active in France, and Viola Farber, Americans with a strong Cunningham influence, are already celebrated names in contemporary dance. From Belgium comes a new name, the intriguing Marc Vanrunxt, while Matthew Hawkins from London, a young choreographer associated with the extravagant style of Michael Clark, represents sophisticated "punk" aesthetics in British dance.
These four highly diverse choreographies showcase different facets of an interpreter with fierce charisma.
