Future Productions
Loverage - The final fear
A participatory dance research sharing (30’)
Loverage: The Final Fear is a 30‑minute sharing of an ongoing choreographic research by Below the Skin. The work asks what moves us when fear no longer leads the way, and introduces Loverage—a fusion of love and leverage—as a quiet yet powerful force emerging through care, attention, and embodied connection.
Through dance and live music by Dino Brandão, the performance explores love and rage as intertwined energies that shape how we remain connected in times of crisis and uncertainty.
Developed through workshops with people from diverse backgrounds, the choreography is rooted in lived experience and collective creation. Bodies respond to one another, support one another, and generate a shared movement language in which care, trust, and connection become sources of strength.
Presented as part of the MovingTowardsZero Festival at Tanzhaus Zürich (30th anniversary edition), the sharing offers insight into an ongoing artistic process by Aly Khamees and Below the Skin. The project is being developed in collaboration with musician Dino Brandão, with the aim of evolving into a full-length stage production for the 2027/28 season.
Festival: MovingTowardsZero
Venue: Tanzhaus Zürich
Dates:
June 27, 2026 — 19:00
June 28, 2026 — 17:00
Credits
Artistic Direction & Choreography: Aly Khamees
Concept & Production: Jelena Mair
Production Assistance: Martha Gjikolaj
Co-Creation, Performance & Music: Dino Brandão
Mentoring: Romain Guion
Performers: Felicia Touvenot, Martha Gjikolaj, Lélia Brigatti, Katharina-Mayra,
Francisca Neves, Maike Göllner, Virginia Guzmán Ellacuría, Alia Al Saadi,
Cristina Martínez, Mitra Romina Karimi, Nadia R. Dell'Oro, Amrei Wolfers,
Alice Zimmermann, Florian Leisegang
Co-Production and supported by Tanzhaus Zurich
©Flavio Leone
INHABITED
«Imagine a mountain falling into a river - the immense noise of the trembling mountain and the impact of the rocks hitting the water create a vivid picture in your mind. You can see the pebbles from the impact washing up on distant shores miles away. Fear is a powerful force that can be both inhibiting and driving, Fear – a word with the power to shape lives. Imagine a mountain crashing into a river, the reverberations echoing for miles. This metaphor, vivid and visceral, encapsulates fear's impact. Now, delve into the essence of fear as we explore its grip on our bodies, our actions, and our souls.
"Inhabiting" takes you on a profound journey, drawing from personal narratives and experiences. Three dancers collaborate to unveil how fear infiltrates our very being. It sneaks beneath our skin, molds our movements, and defines our reactions. Fear is a force, both inhibiting and empowering, shaping our survival instincts and propelling transformation.
Witness fear as a catalyst for change, awakening the power within us. This immersive exploration dives deep into the concept of fear, inviting you to reflect on your own experiences and perceptions. us to survive. When harnessed vehemently, it can catalyze significant transformation, awakening the power within us.»
© Mostafa Abdel Aty