Performances with clients
These participatory projects focus on clients with Korsakoff's syndrome. They are inspired by their personalities, their lives with the condition, and the search for connection with themselves, others, and society. The material for the performances usually originates from dance therapy sessions and is subsequently developed into performances (2020 - 2025).
These projects have been made possible by the (financial) support and collaboration of Woon- en Expertisecentrum Domus Nostra, Saffier.
I embrace the space with my body
Film reports
…about being yourself, freedom and Queen Máxima. Filmmaker René A. Hazekamp follows the dance therapy and performance group “Suave” during rehearsals for a performance for Queen Máxima.
Concept: Regina Magnus Film production: René A. Hazekamp (film & editing)
Premiere by Offscreen at Worm / Centre for Contemporary Art, Rotterdam 2023
RSpace journey, A SEARCH FOR CONNECTION
Including theatre location with Saffier residents, staff and local residents (2021/22)
Participation: The aim of this project is to strengthen social cohesion between local residents and residents of Saffier, and to boost their self-esteem and sense of belonging.
‘The Little Prince’ served as inspiration for a tour of different planets and meeting peculiar characters. The planets are based on themes that engage the players.
Artistic direction Professor R. Magnus Project Manager Mijke Jansen Research: Farid Benkmil Creator:Wouter Mol
IN THE KORSAKOV PLANETARY SYSTEM
Participatory project in collaboration with Siena, Museum Rijswijk and Saffier (2020).
Residents of Domus Nostra visited the museum for a full day, eight times, during the Paper Biennale 2020. They viewed and created art, and danced. The project concluded with an exhibition and dance performances.
Appearance: Visit of Queen Máxima, 100 years Loosduinen
Participation: Dance therapy and performance group “Suave”
Every week this group goes to Theater Dakota. We drink coffee in the Café and afterwards have a therapy session / rehearsal in a professional dance studio.
This project offers the residents of Domus Nostra the opportunity to actively participate in society and foster mutual social cohesion. In the spacious dance studio, they will experience more freedom and scope for movement, both literally and figuratively.
Video: Peter Humme
The content of this video was created during dance therapy sessions and became a central scene in the “Planet of Love” theatre project Space Travel.
Peter would have danced this scene with me, but his physical condition deteriorated quickly.
We made this video as a precaution, in case he was no longer able to perform, but also to honour him and to raise awareness of dance and movement therapy for people with Korsakov’s syndrome.
Dance: Peter Humme & Regina Magnus
Concept & direction: Regina Magnus
Video Jasper Mol
Video: Taboo Planet
Residents of Domus Nostra talk, dance, and sing openly about the taboo subject of alcohol, and paint about it.
Moving life stories that provide insight into alcohol abuse and Korsakoff's syndrome.
The video can be shared on demand.
Concept & direction: Professor R. Magnus Video Jasper Mol Music therapist Wouter Mol Players: Carola, Conne, Kees, Peter, Jan