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Dance Project SONGA stands for cultural exchange between dancers from the Netherlands and Kenya.

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Dance Project SONGA stands for cultural exchange between dancers from the Netherlands and Kenya.

Dance Project SONGA stands for cultural exchange between dancers from the Netherlands and Kenya.

Dance Project SONGA stands for cultural exchange between dancers from the Netherlands and Kenya.

Dance Project SONGA stands for cultural exchange between dancers from the Netherlands and Kenya.

Irina Hüfner
Irina Hüfner
Irina Hüfner
Irina Hüfner
1 Campaign |
Amsterdam, Netherlands
$1,828 USD $1,828 USD 18 backers
21% of $8,654 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
Project SONGA (Swahili: 'move') stands for cultural exchange between dancers from the Netherlands & Kenya. Showing empathy and understanding we are convinced that dance can build international bridges by embracing cultural diversity. NO credit card? Click 'story' to learn more... We are Christine & Irina, two friends from two different countries who met each other during their studies in the Netherlands. Together we collected a group of 5 dancers & one filmmaker from Amsterdam to realize SONGA.

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About

What moves you? 

SONGA 

Become a part of our journey. 

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We are SONGA: two choreographers, five dancers and one filmmaker from Amsterdam. Our dream is about to become reality. In September 2018 we will realize an exchange program SONGA with 10 Kenyan dancers from Artzone Nairobi. SONGA means to move in Swahili. Within four weeks we will create a dance piece which will be performed in the public spaces of Nairobi. Our main focus lies in the connection of various backgrounds through dance. This project will enable two different worlds to share knowledge and education. 

Our work is authentic and transcultural. As artists, we are driven by the inner rhythm and cultural dynamics of our generation. Our goal is to work across borders by creating an emotionally engaging experience for artists and audience in the Netherlands and Kenya. 

In order to share the process of encounter, research and presentation we will feature our experience in a documentary movie. So you can see, feel and experience both cultures as one.

 

What We Need 

However, to be able to connect, share and inspire each other we need YOUR HELP.

To realize our exchange we need:

  • plane tickets 
  • accommodation 

 

Why? 

  • Travelling by plane is expensive but so much faster than walking.
  • To enrich our educational dance background and grow as independent artists.

 

The Impact

  • Creating more understanding for both cultures in the Netherlands and Kenya.
  • Working beyond borders builds international bridges.

 

Team SONGA

 

Christine Amagove Karani (Kenya) 

project leader & choreographer

What moves me is exchanging the heart and essence of cultural diversity. Sharing your spirit; identity, strengths beauty and vulnerability is how the authentic and artistic body can grow. 

 

Irina Hüfner (Germany)

artistic director & choreographer

What moves me is a strong belief in generosity and kindness. By being empathetic we lift each other’s spirits and souls.

 

Juersson Hermanus (Curaçao)

dancer

What moves me is personal growth through interaction and exploration. By sharing our personal life stories we can inspire each other and create new opportunities.

 

Yara van Fraeijenhove (Netherlands)

dancer

What moves me: Searching for deeper layers in movement and being a human. The search to connect with new souls.

 

Kevin Gumbs (Aruba)

dancer 

What moves me: The Universe!

 

Perry Gits (Netherlands)

dancer

What moves me: People, music and the exchange of movement. It’s like going into a trance together while using movement as therapy.

 

Stephanie Bonnet (Netherlands)

dancer

What moves me: Connecting with people, exploring the possibilities of the body and feeling free.

 

Roosmarijn de Vries (Netherlands)

filmmaker

What moves me: Using cinematography to tell those stories that need to be heard.

 

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NEDERLANDS

Wat beweegt jou? 

SONGA 

Maak deel uit van onze reis. 

Wij zijn SONGA: twee choreografen, vijf dansers en een filmmaker uit Amsterdam. Onze droom gaat in vervulling. In september 2018 zullen wij een uitwisseling project SONGA met tien Keniaanse dansers van Artzone Nairobi realiseren. SONGA betekend bewegen in swahili. Binnen vier weken zullen wij een voorstelling creëren die op openbare locaties in Nairobi opgevoerd zal worden. Ons belangrijkste doel is het verbinden van verschillende culturele achtergronden door dans. Dit project gaat de uitwisseling van kennis en educatie tussen twee verschillende culturen mogelijk maken.

Ons werk is authentiek en transcultureel. Als kunstenaars zijn wij gedreven door het innerlijk ritme en de culturele veranderingen van onze generatie. Samen willen wij door een emotioneel aangrijpende ervaring bij dansers en publiek in Nederland en Kenia grenzen opheffen. 

Om het proces van ontmoeting, onderzoek en presentatie met een breed publiek te kunnen delen, zullen wij onze reis in een documentaire vastleggen. Door onze ervaringen op film te tonen, wordt de vereniging van beide culturen zichtbaar en voelbaar. 

 

Wat wij nodig hebben 

Om dit project te kunnen realiseren hebben wij JOUW HULP nodig.

Wij hebben het volgende nog nodig: 

  • vliegtickets 
  • accommodatie 

 

Waarom? 

  • Omdat vliegen duur is maar wel wat sneller gaat dan lopen.
  • Om onze visie vanuit verschillende dansachtergronden te verdiepen en te groeien als zelfstandige danskunstenaars.

 

De uitkomst

  • Om meer begrip voor beide culturen in Nederland en Kenia te creëren.
  • Door over grenzen heen te werken, bouwen wij internationale bruggen voor de toekomst.
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Awesome!

Currency Conversion $11 USD $21 USD (47% off)
€10 EUR
As a gesture of our gratitude,​ you will receive some funny outtakes from our video shoot.
Included Items
  • Outtakes
Estimated Shipping
May 2018
1 out of 300 of claimed

Marvelous!

Currency Conversion $16 USD $26 USD (37% off)
€15 EUR
As a gesture of our gratitude you will receive a personal souvenir from Nairobi that we picked especially for you.
Included Items
  • Personal souvenir
Estimated Shipping
October 2018
1 out of 80 of claimed

Stunning!

Currency Conversion $27 USD $53 USD (48% off)
€25 EUR
We will send you the making-of of our video shoot.
Included Items
  • Making-of
Estimated Shipping
May 2018
2 out of 300 of claimed

Magnificent!

Currency Conversion $54 USD $80 USD (32% off)
€50 EUR
We will send you a postcard from Kenya with a personal message, just for you!
Included Items
  • Postcard
Estimated Shipping
November 2018
5 out of 80 of claimed

Dazzling!

Currency Conversion $81 USD $161 USD (49% off)
€75 EUR
You will receive a weekly update of our rehearsal process in Kenya including pictures.
Included Items
  • Weekly update incl. pictures
Estimated Shipping
September 2018
1 out of 150 of claimed

Outstanding!

Currency Conversion $162 USD $215 USD (24% off)
€150 EUR
Meet the team behind project SONGA in a personal skype call and feel free to ask all these funny burning questions of yours.
Included Items
  • Meet & Greet
Estimated Shipping
May 2018
0 out of 50 of claimed

Monumental!

Currency Conversion $216 USD $540 USD (59% off)
€200 EUR
As a gesture of our gratitude you will receive a DVD of our feature-length​ documentary.
Included Items
  • DVD of our documentary
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
3 out of 25 of claimed

Eternal gratitude!

Currency Conversion $541 USD $1,081 USD (49% off)
€500 EUR
Your name or company will be displayed in the closing credits of our documentary. Additionally you will receive a DVD and a signed picture of the whole team.
Included Items
  • Photo, Credits & DVD
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
1 out of 20 of claimed

Eternal exclusivity!

Currency Conversion $1,082 USD $8,653 USD (87% off)
€1,000 EUR
Get an exclusive dance workshop in your school or company featuring the latest dance material from our trip to Nairobi (exclusive travel costs).
Included Items
  • Personal dance workshop
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
0 out of 5 of claimed

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