SHINE

2026

  • SHINE explores what it means to be of African descent in the Netherlands, focusing on liberation, authenticity, joy, connection, and vulnerability.

  • director & choroegrapgher: Elise Richards

    assistant choroegrapher: Neo Jansen

    dancers: Jada van Mildert, Cleo Banel, Shurmaro Cornecion, Maeva Banzira, Telysha MBA

    interns: Naomi Osinga, Joy Purperhart

    music producer: Clément Klimbié Porquet

    styling: Gogo Lupin

    dramaturgs: Richard Kofi, Marjolein Vogels, Donna Chittick

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POWER OF RECALL

2025

  • “Power of Recall”, is a piece choreographed and performed by Aleyna Demir & Elise Richards. This piece is about friendship, communication, miscommunication, frustration , vulnerability and playfulness.

  • music producer: Klimbié

    music: De La Soul - MF DOOM. 9th Wonder, TwizzdaWind

    styling: Gogo Lupin

    pictures: Michel Schnater

Two performers on stage, leaning towards each other, under purple stage lighting.
Two dancers on stage illuminated by a spotlight, with a dark background and minimal lighting fixtures above.

COMPLEXED E

2024

  • Complexed E is Choreographed & Danced by Elise Richards for a school solo project created in 2024.

  • Film: ‪Kajoinboi‬

    Music Production: 37justharvey

    Styling: Neo Jansen

    Education: Expanded Contemporary Dance, Amsterdamse Hogeschool voor de Kunst

A person performing dance on stage, wearing a white open shirt, blue t-shirt, baggy jeans, and red shoes, with one arm extended and hand near the face, against a dark background.
Young person dancing on a dark stage, mid-motion, wearing a white oversized shirt, jeans, and brown shoes, with a concentrated expression.
A person in a dark environment is holding fire and performing a fire dance or fire spinning act.