+3 Interview: Elements of Freestyle

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“The story is autobiographical and it does what it says on the tin. I have been telling these anecdotes in the pub for years.”

WHO: Marco Gerris from ISH: Artistic Director

WHAT: “In this adrenaline-fuelled explosion of extreme urban sports, breakdance, music and theatre, ISH Dance Collective create breathtaking poetry in every single moment. Elements of Freestyle is about those redeeming seconds that make a complicated trick ultimately succeed; about the freestylers’ total focus, the ecstasy and feeling of complete and total freedom. In a spectacular fusion of breakdance, inline skating, skateboarding, freestyle basketball, BMX and freerunning, the audience discovers the artistry behind the trick. Exquisitely beautiful and heart-poundingly exciting, you simply will not believe your eyes. ‘Unbelievable… very special’ ***** (MusicalNieuws.nl). ‘Urban arts elevated to dance’ ***** (Theaterkrant.nl).”

WHERE: Pleasance at EICC – Lennox Theatre (Venue 150) 

WHEN: 16:00 (60 min)

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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?

No it’s not my first time. I visited it three times: the first time outside the festival, just checking some cool places/options where we could perform our show. The last two times during the festival to check out the awesome vibes from the massive crowd and shows.

What’s the biggest thing to have happened to you since Festivals ’18?

I created another show called ‘Modern Samurai’ inspired on the movie ‘Yamakasi’ (first movie with the discipline parkour) with spectacular Breakdance and parkour.

Tell us about your show.

I created another show called ‘Modern Samurai’ inspired on the movie ‘Yamakasi’ (first movie with the discipline parkour) with spectacular Breakdance and parkour.

What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?

When you’re there open your eyes and ears and the vibe will tell you where to go! Endless possibilities..:) Perhaps Showstopper! The Improvised Musical at Pleasance Grand and BalletBoyz: Them/Us at Underbelly McEwan Hall!

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