The Panther is a thrilling ‘danse-noire’ about the vulnerable individual in a technology-dominated society. The tale, told by Ramsey Nasr, is about a man who gets entangled in a mysterious ultra-modern apartment, that feels like a new body. While the house is developing a will of its own, he tries to escape this sensation of alienation. His loss of control makes him feel like a caged panther.
The Panther is a co-production between Stichting Dunja Jocić and Korzo.
The Panther is awarded with the VSCD Swan for ‘most impressive dance production of 2020 & 2021’.
Artistic Team
Direction & Choreography: Dunja Jocić
Performers: Simon Bus, Luka Karvelis and Ornella Dufay-Miralles
Voice-over: Ramsey Nasr & Sara Wiktorowicz
Text: Barbi Markovic
Dramaturgy & Scenography: Marinus Groothof
Composer: Renger Koning
Light design: Pavla Beranova
Costumes: Maartje Prins
Technical production: Seb Jongejans
Photography: Marinus Groothof
“Jocic knows how to flawlessly transfer her dance language to her dancers, who have different dance backgrounds, without losing their individuality. Jocic’s dance language has an electrical charge and an alienating effect. Jocic ensures that the dancers find each other where necessary, and that they operate clearly separately when required. Under her leadership, they deliver an exceptional performance. Even via livestream, the energy still splashes off the stage, thanks in part to the good camera work. ‘De Panter’ is meticulously constructed and the various theatrical elements and media reinforce each other. The performance is mature and exciting at the same time.”
Jury of the Swan Award about The Panther
“Jocic weet haar danstaal feilloos over te brengen op haar dansers, die verschillende dansachtergronden hebben, zonder dat zij hun eigenheid verliezen. De danstaal van Jocic heeft een elektrische geladenheid en een vervreemdende uitwerking. Jocic zorgt ervoor dat de dansers elkaar weten te vinden daar waar het moet, en zij duidelijk gescheiden opereren wanneer dat wordt vereist. Onder haar leiding leveren ze een uitzonderlijke prestatie. Zelfs via livestream spat de energie nog van het toneel, mede dankzij de goede cameravoering. ‘De Panter’ is minutieus geconstrueerd en de verschillende theatrale elementen en media versterken elkaar. De voorstelling is volwassen en tegelijkertijd spannend.”
Jury De Zwaan over De Panter