Name: Ritournelles. Or: circling around the circle (3+) – Laura Gary & Johanna Ackva live in Potsdam
Start: 2026-09-27T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-27T13:40:00+02:00
Location: fabrik Potsdam

A dancing circle full of fantasy in the fabrik Potsdam

With Ritournelles. Or: circling around the circle (3+), Laura Gary and Johanna Ackva bring a poetic dance and movement experience to Potsdam. The production by explore dance combines body, voice, and object into a sensual performance that captivates especially young audiences from 3 years old.

Movement, sound, and playful magic

At the center is circling: sometimes large, sometimes small, sometimes like a cave, sometimes like an open space for new rhythms and movements. The official project description promises a magical interplay of dance, humming, and singing, which sparks curiosity and a desire for adventure. This mix creates a dense stage atmosphere where fantasy and attention immediately ignite.

Strong signature from the contemporary dance scene

Laura Gary works as a dancer, choreographer, and somatic movement pedagogue, while Johanna Ackva is rooted in choreography, performance, and artistic research. Together, they develop a work that not only shows movement but makes it tangible. The production was created within the explore dance network – a coalition of established institutions for young audiences.

fabrik Potsdam as a fitting venue

The fabrik Potsdam at the shore of the Tiefen See provides the right environment for this format: industrial charm, dance culture, and a stage suitable for both small and larger formats. The location is barrier-free, equipped with technology, catering, and good connections by tram and train. Parking is available in Schiffbauergasse, but it is subject to fees.

What visitors can expect

Ritournelles is not a loud club night, but a concentrated, lively dance event with fine sound, physical presence, and poetic pull. Families, dance enthusiasts, and curious cultural explorers will experience a piece that convinces with clear movement language and playful power. Anyone who loves contemporary dance for young audiences should experience this event live.