not standing / Alexander Vantournhout

Alexander Vantournhout, born in 1989 à Roulers, is a Belgian multidisciplinary artist. He studied cyr wheel and juggling at ESAC (Ecole Supérieure des Arts du Cirque) and contemporary dance at P.A.R.T.S. (Performing Arts Research and Training Studios) in Brussels. His creations explore the creative and kinetic potential of physical limits and the relationship between performer and object. His works include Caprices (2014) and Aneckxander (2015), the duet Raphaël (2017) and the collective pieces Red Haired Men et Screws. He also directed dance films such as Screws & Stones (2019) et Snakearms (2021).

Photo : © Bart Grietens