DROM
Ballet
The Dutch edition of DROM is financially made possible by CultuurSchakel.
Step into the mesmerizing world of DROM, a breathtaking dance performance that traces the extraordinary journey of the Roma people from Rajasthan, India to the heart of Spain. Through a powerful fusion of dance, music, cloths and visual storytelling, DROM celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the Romani people -honoring their resilience, spirit, and influence on global dance traditions.
Starting from their origin in Rajasthan (India) to their settlement in Spain, passing through Persia, Turkey, Central Europe, Egypt, and France. Each stage of the journey draws inspiration from the music, dances, and cultural essence of the lands it crosses, revealing a millennia-old history of mestizaje, resilience, and beauty.
‘From the mystic rituals of Persia to the fiery rhythms of flamenco, from the spiritual whirls of Turkey to the vibrant pulse of Balkan festivals’.
This edition the performance DROM is reborn in The Hague: a group of dancers from Cristiane Azem’s company joins an international cast of performers residing in the Netherlands, who learn and perform the original choreographies for the first time. This crossroads turns the show into a living and collective experience, where learning and cultural transmission become visible on stage.
For the stage dance project DROM we created a collection of Roma wheels in collaboration with the visual artist Carmen Saez and painting amateurs of the city of The Hague. These paintings describe the wheel in the Roma people flag with different ornaments from the country they meet during their travel. Our wish is to represent the union of the Roma people with the countries of their diaspora. These beautiful wheels are a symbol of travelling, and will be projected during the dance show.