Balballoona invites audiences into a world of movement and discovery, where three dancers explore themes of difference and connection. Colorful balloons, each representing a distinct emotion like joy or sadness, guide the narrative without words. This unique performance, developed from research with toddlers, offers a gentle, engaging experience for young viewers, culminating in an interactive segment.
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Balballoona is a playful and poetic dance performance where three dancers explore themes of difference and connection through their interaction with colorful balloons, each representing an emotion. Developed from research with toddlers, the experience uses movement, music, and visuals to help audiences recognize emotions.
Balballoona is a dance performance that takes place on stage with three dancers who initially experience shyness and distance. As colorful balloons appear, the performance transforms into a dynamic journey of movement, exploring themes of difference and connection. Each balloon is imbued with a specific emotion—yellow for joy, red for love and conflict, blue for sadness, and green for peace—acting as a visual guide for the audience to recognize emotions through movement, music, and imagery, all without words. The piece originated from in-depth research with toddlers, where play evolved into dance. It offers a gentle, colorful experience filled with humor, care, and wonder, culminating in an interactive segment where the audience is invited to move along. The performance is staged in the Kleine Zaal and has no intermission.
Tickets are available for specific performance times on April 2, 2026. Regular tickets cost €12.50, and tickets for children up to 12 years old cost €7.50. Visitors are directed to an external ticketing platform for booking.
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