12 Nov

20:30

Podium Hoge Woerd

Hoge Woerdplein 1, Utrecht

A mesmerizing dance performance about the allure of the collective, where a club night transforms into an intoxicating ritual.

Folk by Dunja Jocic

Name: Folk by Dunja Jocic
Start: 2026-11-12T20:30:00+01:00
Location: Podium Hoge Woerd

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A mesmerizing dance performance about the allure of the collective.

In Folk, a vibrant club night slowly transforms into an intoxicating ritual. The dance floor becomes an altar, and the night a series of ceremonies where collectivity takes over. As the atmosphere shifts, the group forms a collective identity that either absorbs or rejects individuals.

Eight international dancers bring the masterful choreography of Zwaan-winner Dunja Jocić to life. Her dance style is rooted in classical ballet and combined with the raw energy of Balkan music and dance. Inspired by the folk traditions of former Yugoslavia and the turbulent '90s, Dunja Jocić explores the seduction and power of the collective in this performance.

There is no spoken language in this show.

About Dunja Jocić

Dunja Jocić creates cinematic dance performances that expose the depths of the human psyche. Her work, steeped in her background in ballet and as a top athlete in former Yugoslavia, was awarded the VSCD Dance Prize 'De Zwaan'. As a sought-after choreographer for major ballet companies in Germany, Italy, and Switzerland, she is solidifying her international reputation.

Watch the making of Folk

Creators and Performers

Choreography and direction: Dunja Jocić
Dancers: Giovanni Visone, Roberto Pontieri, Thomas Fauc, Ivan Tocchetti, Alice Leoni, Miriam Raffone, Tessa Boelens, Jacob Donnarumma
Composition: Renger Koning with additional composition by David Shaw
Light design: Nuno Salsinha
Costume design: Dejana Vucice
Set design: Douwe Hibma
Technical realization and sound: Seb Jongejans
Light: Niels Frik
Acquisition and tour planning: Bureau Berbee & Jansen
Photography: Jelelna Janković & SHTROXY