A Quick Note on Tender Resistance
I went to the new performance by Faizah Grootens, Tender Resistance. And what a beautiful piece of dance. The combination between the two dancers – Amber Veltman and Evelien Jansen – fits the piece perfectly. The maker explored the qualities and textures of each dancer very well. Although visually, the performance tricks us into thinking they would be opposed to each other – one in black, the other in white, one with flowy soft movements, the other with sharp precise movements – it manages to create a dialogue instead. My favorite moments were when the performers would stare at each other with very minimalistic movements, almost imperceptible, creating this moment of tension and intense communication. The performance is a true testament to how you can create a conversation with two bodies.