16 Apr

20:00

de Brakke Grond

Nes 45, Amsterdam

In ancient myths, young people often symbolize purity and hope, but behind that ideal image lies a world of bodies out of balance, dark thoughts, and burgeoning sexuality.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:00

de Brakke Grond, Amsterdam

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:00

de Brakke Grond, Amsterdam

fABULEUS / Michiel Vandevelde: out of hands

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About the Performance

Acrobatic bodies contort into impossible positions. A live band immerses you in a sound bath of gothic, noise, and metal. out of hands is a dance and music performance about the dark side of being young.

In ancient myths, young people often symbolize purity, innocence, and hope, but behind that ideal image lies a very different world: that of bodies out of balance, dark thoughts, and burgeoning sexuality. For out of hands, choreographer Michiel Vandevelde gathered a group of dancers and metal musicians aged 15 to 24. Together, they take you on an intense trip into their underworld. Straight to the pain of being a teenager.

Trigger Warning

Thematic triggers: Some text and images refer to violence, sexuality, and suicide. The performance can be experienced as intense.

Physical triggers: There are scenes with stroboscopic light, smoke/haze, laser beams, loud music, and intense visuals.

Press

"We have seen many performances with young people, but never before such a dark and daring production as this ritualistic trip about a 'dark cult'."
★★★★ - Filip Tielens, De Standaard

"The result is bathed in a dark, inspiring atmosphere due to strong scenography and excellent music."
- Pzazz

Credits

Concept & Choreography: Michiel Vandevelde
Dance: Jinte De Greef, Lexi De Wambersie, Kyano Holbrechts, Ben Herlaar Masina, Dauwke Van Kerckhove, Kauan Matheus Van Mol, Hannah Zaizoune and Anna Zhao
Music: Fleur Di Miceli, Oona Geelen, Maaren Massin, Elizabeth Rijckaert and Marlies Van Oost
Musical Director: Ephraïm Cielen
Production: fABULEUS