ABOUT
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Jean-Baptiste Baele is a freelance Belgian choreographer based in Kristiansand, Norway. Originally from Madagascar, he grew up in Belgium with his adopted family where he started to dance when he was 19 years old. Under the mentorship of Valérie Matthieu and Talina Jager, Jean-Baptiste evolved as a dancer in Belgium for three years before moving to London to study a bachelor degree at Trinity Laban conservatory of Music and Dance. After graduating in 2015 with the Marion North Award Of Outstanding Performance Achievement, Jean-Baptiste presented his piece Rhetorical is the good word, a duet with young Belgian artist Malik Zaryaty, in the Bonnie Bird Theater. He has performed for several choreographers such as Mia Habib (How to Die Inopiné, Norway), Daniel Mariblanca (Normal, Norway), Fred Gehrig (Synchronicity, UK), Freya Pauwels (Morning, BEL), Niki Van Callandt (Spectrum, NDL), Raynold Battesti (Nuits Nocturnes by Cie des sources, BEL), and Yves Ruth (U.F.O. by W.A.N.P., BEL) among others. In 2018, Jean-Baptiste met Julie Amal, who will become his mentor for 2 years and with whom he founded Baejjahn Dance company, based in Brussels. He was co-director and choreographer of the company until 2021. In 2021 Jean-Baptiste created his first auto-biographical solo piece, Nabinam, which will be chosen to be part of Aerowaves Spring Forward 2023. In 2022, Jean-Baptiste created his own company, Nabinam Dance Company which he is now the artistic director of. When it comes to choreographing, Jean-Baptiste focuses on investigating the complexity of social behaviors , the historical background of a body and its memories, and physicalities that evolve through space.
STEP FORWARD TRAINING PROGRAM
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PROGRAM
EMPOWER YOUR DANCE JOURNEY WITHIN 10 WEEKS! WELCOME TO STEP FORWARD, WHERE DANCE MEETS EMPOWERMENT AND EVERY STEP TAKES YOU CLOSER TO INDEPENDENCE IN YOUR DANCE JOURNEY. THIS 10-WEEKS IMMERSIVE PROGRAM IS NOT JUST TRAINING; IT'S A TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE DESIGNED TO EQUIP YOU WITH THE SKILLS AND TOOLS TO CRAFT YOUR UNIQUE DANCE STORY.
WEEKS 1-7: DANCE MASTERY FOUNDATIONS > Embark on a 7-week journey dedicated to refining your dance fundamentals in Hip-hop, contemporary and Ballet. From technique to expression, the training program will guide you towards mastery. Develop the tools you need to become the architect of your dance journey.
WEEKS 8-10: PERFORMANCE CREATION & SHOWCASE > Experience the excitement of collaborating with an international choreographer and your dance partners to create a performance. From concept to execution, witness your vision come to life, culminating in a showcase with an audience.
WEEKEND WORKSHOPS: GLOBAL INSPIRATION, PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION > Elevate your dance vocabulary with 4 weekends of 3-day workshops featuring international dance teachers/coaches. Immerse yourself in four hours of daily sessions, gaining diverse perspectives and tools to fuel your independent dance journey.
ONE WEEK OF INTENSIVE TRAINING ABROAD: > Travel abroad to take dance classes in a different community to experience a class filled with a variety of movers, to challenge your comfort zone and to bound with your dance partners.
PERSONAL MENTORSHIP WITH JEAN-BAPTISTE: Take the leap from student to artist with one-on-one mentoring sessions with Jean-Baptiste. Receive personalized guidance, insights, and strategies to become an independent force in your dance training.
SOLO SYMPHONY SESSION: CREATE YOUR OWN STORY > Empower your individuality with guided sessions to create a captivating 3-5 minute solo. These sessions are designed to give you the tools to shape your story, allowing your unique voice to shine on the dance floor.
STEP FORWARD TRAINING PROGRAM IS MORE THAN A TRAINING; IT'S AN INVITATION TO STEP INTO YOUR DANCE INDEPENDANCE. JOIN US ON THIS TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY WHERE EACH STEP FORWARD IS AN ACHIEVEMENT TOWARDS YOUR PERSONAL VISIONS!
THE 10 WEEKS DANCE TRAINING WILL BE DIVIDED IN BLOCS BETWEEN WEEK 06 AND WEEK 24.
THE TRAINING WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE VIBRANT STUDIOS OF KRS DANCE STUDIO IN LUND, KRISTIANSAND, NORWAY.
FULL PROGRAM ACCESS > 8000NOK - FULL ACCES TO THE 10 WEEKS OF TRAINING - FULL ACCESS TO THE 4 WEEKENDS WORKSHOP WITH INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS - PERSONAL MENTORSHIP WITH JEAN-BAPTISTE - PROFESSIONAL FOOTAGE
FLEXIBLE PASS > 6000NOK - 50% ACCESS TO THE 10 WEEKS OF TRAINING - ACCESS TO 2 OUT 4 WEEKENDS OF WORKSHOP WITH INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS - PROFESSIONAL FOOTAGE
INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOPS PASS > 5000NOK - FULL WORKSHOPS PASS - ONLY 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE
LIGHT WORKSHOPS PASS > 3000NOK - ONE CLASS PER WORKSHOP - ONLY 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE
15 SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS TRAINING PROGRAM
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NABINAM DANCE COMPANY
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Jean Baptiste Baele : Artistic Director & Choreographer
Email: nabinamproductions@gmail.com
Instagram: @nabinam.co
Phone: +4740108932
NABINAM
← BACKNabinam is an auto-biographical solo piece in which the protagonist comes close to the audience to recount his adoption story. The challenges he encountered along the way unfold in his retelling, such as the constant comparison of different skin colours or being apart from a sibling. Honest with a touch of humour, Nabinam takes the audience on a roller coaster of emotions with its unpredictable changes of pace.
Nabinam is part of the 20 aerowaves pieces for 2023.
Choreographer: Jean-Baptiste Baele
Performers: Jean-Baptiste Baele, Corentin Piquard
Sound composer/live music: Corentin Piquard
Videographer: Davids Jacobs
Light designer: Johan Franklin Williams
Costumes: Cecillie Nybakk Nore
Poetry: Anastacia Hoff
Manager: Andreea Lixandrica
Outside collaborators: Mia Habib, Belinda Brazza
Project funded by: Kulturrådet, Soul session Encounters, Bærum Kulturhus.
X10...
← BACKNavigating the boundaries between vulnerability and resilience, adapting and giving in, X10... delves into these dichotomies, offering a contemplative exploration of the delicate balance between survival and oblivion. The stage becomes a microcosm of the human experience, where every step echoes with the weight of consequence.
Set against the backdrop of displacement, it follows the journey of a being navigating a new society and learning its codes. With three bodies and wooden blocks on stage, the narrative unfolds through different acts: Displacement, Decision making, Factory Works,Playground Games, and Human Interactions.
Through anchored hip-hop and contemporary body language, as well as a strong sense of storytelling supported by the physical craft of the three dancers, choreographer Jean-Baptiste Baele aims to spotlight humanity's toxic impact on the environment and its consequences for all living beings. The piece underscores the urgency of addressing environmental challenges such as climate change, pollution, and deforestation.
Choreographer: Jean-Baptiste Baele
Dancers: Claúdio Fernandez, Sindre Sten Eriksson Vik, Jean-Baptiste Baele
Music/Composition: Even Sefenias Sigurdsen Frodesønn Røstad
Scenography: Jean-Baptiste Baele, Rehab Sør
Lights/Manager: Andreea Lixandrica
Dramaturge: Nicolai Abraham Lopez
Funded by: Kulturradet, Scenekunst Sør, Cultiva Ekspress, Kristiansand Kommune
GOOD MORNING, SINDRE
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Good Morning, Sindre, co-produced by CODA dance festival, is a personal and evocative dance piece that explores themes of memory, the harsh realities of Alzheimer's disease, grieving, and the evolving relationship between humans and artificial intelligence. More than just a performance, Good Morning, Sindre challenges the audience to confront their perceptions of virtual reality and society's unconscious attachment to it.
Good Morning, Sindre begins by immersing the audience in a world where memory is a fragile, often distorted construct influenced by technology. The performance mirrors the personal experience of scrolling through digital archives, where the boundary between virtual memories and real life becomes increasingly blurred. As the piece progresses, it reflects on how this relationship with digital memories parallels the experiences of those living with Alzheimer’s disease, where the line between past and present, real and imagined, is tragically elusive.
Choreographer: Jean-Baptiste Baele
Dancers: Max Deboeck & Jean-Baptiste Baele
Music/Composer: Zino Schat
Collaborator: Justin De Jager
Co-production: CODA DANCE FESTIVAL
Funded by Kulurradet
FERA
(work in progress)
Fera explores the transformative potential of physical difference and creative expression. The work delves into how limitations—whether physical, emotional, or societal—can serve as catalysts for resilience and innovation. Inspired by the primal energy and instinctive creativity that emerge when boundaries are challenged, Fera examines the interplay between vulnerability and strength, structure and chaos.
The piece draws on themes of adaptation and transformation, weaving together grounded floorwork, improvisation, and asymmetrical dynamics to uncover raw, untamed movement. Through this exploration, Fera reflects on the universal experience of confronting challenges and embracing individuality as a source of power.
By celebrating the wild, instinctual aspects of human expression, Fera invites audiences to reconsider the narratives around difference and limitation. It highlights the ability of dance to transcend barriers, offering a visceral and transformative journey into the untamed potential within us all.
Choreographer: Jean-Baptiste Baele
Co-production: O Espaço do Tempo
Funded by (coming soon)
VIDEO GALLERY
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Nabinam Trailer
NEWS
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