150 years of Mata Hari - Ivgi&Greben
27 June
This compelling solo dance performance by Ivgi&Greben, which creates a powerful portrayal of loneliness, longing, and manipulation, is an ode to Margaretha Geertruida Zelle. The world-famous dancer was both her own creation and her own object.
This event is part of 150 Years of Margaretha Geertruida Zelle. This anniversary year is celebrated in Leeuwarden with art, dance, theatre, parties, exhibitions, tours, and much more. The programme runs from May 23 to August 7 (Mata Hari’s birthday) and can be found here.
OBJECT is a compelling solo dance performance that creates a powerful portrayal of loneliness, longing, and manipulation. Dancer Alice Leoni expresses the emotional and physical aspects of the female body with remarkable virtuosity—a body that is objectified and observed by the audience. In just 20 intense minutes, the performance evokes both compassion and confrontation, creating a vital connection with the audience. OBJECT challenges viewers and invites reflection on societal dynamics, expectations, and prejudice.
Het Parool: “An intriguing work that captivates and questions. Phenomenal!”
de Volkskrant: “An extreme display of flexibility. A gripping, virtuosic solo by Ivgi&Greben.”
NRC Handelsblad: “…
This event is part of 150 Years of Margaretha Geertruida Zelle. This anniversary year is celebrated in Leeuwarden with art, dance, theatre, parties, exhibitions, tours, and much more. The programme runs from May 23 to August 7 (Mata Hari’s birthday) and can be found here.
OBJECT is a compelling solo dance performance that creates a powerful portrayal of loneliness, longing, and manipulation. Dancer Alice Leoni expresses the emotional and physical aspects of the female body with remarkable virtuosity—a body that is objectified and observed by the audience. In just 20 intense minutes, the performance evokes both compassion and confrontation, creating a vital connection with the audience. OBJECT challenges viewers and invites reflection on societal dynamics, expectations, and prejudice.
Het Parool: “An intriguing work that captivates and questions. Phenomenal!”
de Volkskrant: “An extreme display of flexibility. A gripping, virtuosic solo by Ivgi&Greben.”
NRC Handelsblad: “An incredibly fascinating demonstration of mental and physical malleability.”
Meppeler Courant: “One of the most bizarre dance pieces I have ever seen. The images stay with you for days.”
Mata Hari
Mata Hari was both her own creation and her own object. She shaped her exotic image herself and used the cultural objectification of the female body and femininity to carve out her path in life. In presenting herself as an object of desire—and in claiming control over that image—the connection with the solo dance performance OBJECT becomes clear.