Silent Disco
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The Silent Disco is a concept, originally from the Netherlands, in which the participants dance on an eclectic mix, offering tunes from all over the world, crossing era's and styles. 50 headphones, DJ Groovy Jack and Mister Steeve, who hands out the headphones, accompanied by two volunteers offer Wakefield a funky dance experience!
Presented as a two hours-radio emission, dj Groovy Jack takes the liberty to mix world music, rock, soul, funk, disco, reggae and oldies with house, techno, r&b and contemporary hits.
Presented as a two hours-radio emission, dj Groovy Jack takes the liberty to mix world music, rock, soul, funk, disco, reggae and oldies with house, techno, r&b and contemporary hits.
The Silent Disco was presented in The Netherlands at Parade festival, Lowlands festival and at Oerol festival, at Solidays in Paris, at Street festival Edmonton, at Les Nuits Blanche for Art Souterrain in Montreal, at Juste pour Rire in Montreal, at Glastonbury festival in the UK and at Oumf festival and Zoofest, both in Montreal.
Jacqueline van de Geer
Jacqueline van de Geer was born in the Netherlands and immigrated to Canada in 2005. She holds a degree in both visual and performance arts. Growing up in Rotterdam, a scarred place that was accidentally bombed twice during World War II, taught her a ’do a lot with almost nothing’-approach to her practice. She works in Europe and Canada as a performer and theatrical DJ. Since coming to Montreal, Jacqueline has started to write short plays and create solo works that are bilingual, non linear, and somewhat dada-inspired.
In her performances, she likes to challenge herself and her audience in a non-invasive way. Jacqueline hopes to create a space where participants can open up to a collective experience: to share, to exchange, to be touched, and to speak out. Her work focuses on issues of intimacy and reconnection. This happens in various settings such as a gallery, a hotel room, a hall corner, a tent, or an exterior performance space. Offering possibilities for participation with her audience keeps the work feeling fresh and alive. She is thrilled to be part of the Montreal eclectic arts community, which has generously welcomed her since her big move across the Atlantic.
In her performances, she likes to challenge herself and her audience in a non-invasive way. Jacqueline hopes to create a space where participants can open up to a collective experience: to share, to exchange, to be touched, and to speak out. Her work focuses on issues of intimacy and reconnection. This happens in various settings such as a gallery, a hotel room, a hall corner, a tent, or an exterior performance space. Offering possibilities for participation with her audience keeps the work feeling fresh and alive. She is thrilled to be part of the Montreal eclectic arts community, which has generously welcomed her since her big move across the Atlantic.
Further Links:
Jacque's WordPress site
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