Anna Vandorpe
Who are you as a performer/artist?
I don’t really like to define myself as an artist. Every day feels different. What I make depends on what touches me in that moment. I believe things come when they are ready, and I try to listen to that. I care a lot about connection. Feeling safe with the people around me gives space to be open and honest. From there, something meaningful can grow. My body is often the place where I understand things. Through movement or presence, I find a kind of truth that words cannot always explain. I let the world around me speak to me in small ways. I don’t work from fixed ideas. I stay close to what feels real, and let that guide me in the process
What are your ambitions?
To keep doing what I love, in a place where I feel safe and supported. To grow with people and things that give me energy. I want to keep learning, keep sharing, and stay connected to the joy in what I do.
Where do you find inspiration?
Everything around me finds its way into my head and mixes with my thoughts. Right now, most of my inspiration comes from inside me. I have many layers I’m slowly peeling back, a process I feel I have to go through as an artist. At the same time, the world outside throws a lot of inspiration my way. Sometimes it feels like too much to handle. But somehow, that mess of ideas keeps me going. My inspiration moves back and forth between what’s inside me and what’s out there. It’s a little unpredictable, but it’s what keeps my work moving.
What did you do at your internship & what did you learn?
I did my internship at TANZ KASSEL. Looking back, this year was far from easy. It pushed me, challenged me, and at times made me doubt myself more than ever before. But through all of that, I learned. I grew not just as a dancer but also as a person. I learned to take space, to speak up for myself, to work with more focus, and to trust in my presence even when others did not. I had the chance to work with some truly inspiring artists and choreographers. Being part of their processes and having them beside me was an experience I will carry with me forever.
‘How difficult it is to stay simple’- Vincent van Gogh
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