In 2024, Jordy Dik and his dancers from Compagnie Tiuri had the opportunity to work with one of London's most prestigious dance companies. He believes that the power of his work really comes to life when he shares this journey with the people who inspire him most. Together with his own dancers from Compagnie Tiuri, known for their innovative and inclusive approach, he explores not only new artistic possibilities, but also the meaning of friendship, trust and shared growth.
The program begins with the documentary Muses, in which the spectator follows the work of choreographer Jordy Dik through his dancers and muses. “To really get to know me, you have to get to know the people who can move my inside like no other,” says Jordy.
At the invitation of Hofesh Shechter, Jordy was given the opportunity to work with the renowned Shechter II from the Hofesh Shechter Company in London during the summer of 2024. A dream come true through the ‘Fast Forward’ program of the Performing Arts Fund NL. “But dreams that become reality just for you bring no satisfaction.” That’s why he brought five
dancers from Compagnie Tiuri – a leading and inclusive dance theater company that has enchanted the Netherlands in recent years with groundbreaking productions (BNG Bank Dance Prize ’23).
Jordy is a co-founder and artistic leader of the company, and there is no one he believes in, trusts, and values more than these exceptional dancers. He considers them his Muses. In the eponymous documentary, a new and exciting world unfolds in London, where the company is away from home for the first time for such an extended period. They forge new friendships, find inspiration, face challenges, and, above all, experience moving moments.
After the documentary, the dance film A Bird Named Mansour will be shown. This is the artistic and cinematic result of the ten days both companies shared together. A Bird Named Mansour is grounded in the unsettling reality of today’s world—a world filled with chaos, where countless children are forced to flee their homes in search of safety. It directly reflects on the choices of world leaders who too often opt for violence instead of saving lives, a harsh commentary on our current global landscape.
Inspired by birds—symbols of freedom and the yearning to fly towards a peaceful future—the film speaks to the simple yet profound desire to live together in harmony. At its core, A Bird Named Mansour serves as both a mirror to our times and a call for change, reminding us that none of us can truly be free until freedom belongs to all.
About Jordy Dik
Jordy Dik (he/him), award-winning choreographer, community artist, and artistic leader of the inclusive dance theatre company Compagnie Tiuri, takes on the role of director in his short dance film A Bird Named Mansour, funded through the Fast Forward Program of Performing Arts Fund NL. With this opportunity, Jordy not only conceptualized and choreographed but also personally filmed and edited the entire piece, creating a new and deep learning experience in choreography and filmmaking.
"Film is such a beautiful medium for dance because I can choreograph not only the movement but also the camera and the edit. I’ve fallen deeply in love with this as a creator, as it allows me to come as close as possible to people in all their true beauty and uniqueness. This may be my first real dance film, but I’m certain it won’t be my last."
This film captures his collaboration with the colorful dancers of Compagnie Tiuri and the renowned Shechter II dancers of the Hofesh Shechter Company, showcasing his dedication to fostering an internationally recognized, inclusive, and diverse dance field. For Jordy, A Bird Named Mansour marks both a creative milestone and a step toward shaping a meaningful future in the world of dance—one where his work has the power to connect and inspire people to move toward a world full of freedom. In the documentary Muses, Jordy’s love for his unique performers from Compagnie Tiuri is expressed in a powerful and personal portrait of their shared journey—a dream that became reality.
