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You have probably seen Remses Rafaela perform in numerous youth and young adult productions in recent years. He has also created various choreographies and worked as a choreographer, theatre maker and artistic connector. After a successful collaboration with Maas Theater & Dans, it is time for him to establish himself as a new dance company for children and young people. In Remses’ unique dance idiom — a blend of acrobatics, hip-hop and Afro-Caribbean dance mixed with slapstick and shadow play — he creates imaginative, energetic dance performances. He is driven to bring the Caribbean narrative to Dutch theatres and to create stories that keep all children on the edge of their seats. And when children can’t stay on the edge of their seats after the show, but leave the theatre dancing and jumping, his mission is accomplished.

DG Rafaela embraces the power of art to foster recognition, understanding and acceptance. They aim to offer a perspective in their performances that inspires and connects both young and old. They encourage young audiences to share their own stories, discover their creative voices and embrace their unique talents. That is why they stimulate children to take an active role in the creative process of their productions. In addition to performances, they offer workshops, interactive sessions and participatory activities. Remses has already contributed to projects such as De Super Straat in collaboration with the Wereldmuseum in Rotterdam, mural art in the Chopinlaan neighbourhood in Delft, Afri Sound in the Afrikaanderwijk, and award-winning projects with SKVR, Walibi Nederland and the Nationale Theater.