"After Engel and Our Arms Grew Together, dance/circus duo Marta & Kim commissioned me for another project, this time collaborating with Felix Zech and the trio Knot on Hands.

In Meander five circus and dance artists weave a visual landscape. They slide and climb over and under each other, soar into the heights or intertwine into one body. Like a new river finding its course, or like a flock of birds migrating as one body, this is how Meander was created. In this continuum of movement and rhythm, the performers highlight their mutual trust despite the frictions and fractures between each other.

Meander is an ode to the process, to our constantly changing view of how we experience each other and our surroundings. By breaking free from traditional lines of hierarchy and positions of power, the five performers create a space where every moment can bring a new discovery, a new question, or a new insight."-Rutger Zuydervelt

Marta & Kim is a Dutch-Norwegian duo comprising Marta Alstadsæter and Kim-Jomi Fischer. They blend contemporary dance and circus arts to explore human connection through physical dialogue. Their performances often feature intricate partnering work, creating accessible and detailed imagery that reflects the fragility and complexity of human relationships. Notable works include "ENGEL," which won the BNG Bank Dansprijs in 2018 and was selected for Aerowaves Twenty19, and "Our Arms Grew Together," an autobiographical piece delving into their personal relationship.

Knot on Hands is a partner acrobatic trio formed in 2017 by Britt Timmermans, Mario Kunzi, and Tijs Bastiaens. They aim to advance partner acrobatics by integrating dance and physical theater, focusing on fluidity, precision, and emotional expression. Their performances are characterized by seamless transitions and a deep sense of trust among the performers.Mysite

Felix Zech is a circus artist known for his collaborative work in contemporary circus performances. He has partnered with groups like Knot on Hands and Marta & Kim to create innovative pieces that merge dance and acrobatics. His work emphasizes the fluidity of movement and the exploration of human connections through physical expression.Mysite

In 2024, Marta & Kim, Knot on Hands, and Felix Zech collaborated on "Meander," an acrobatic performance where six circus and dance artists weave a visual tapestry. They slide, climb, and intertwine, highlighting mutual trust amidst friction and fractures. "Meander" is an ode to the process of constant change, breaking free from traditional power dynamics to create a space for discovery and insight.

These artists and groups are at the forefront of contemporary circus and dance, pushing the boundaries of physical performance to explore deeper themes of human connection and trust.