Conny Janssen Danst: Public rehearsal and duet Tú Hoàng
Supporting programme NEXT | The Error of Being
From 6 to 9 May, NEXT | The Error of Being, the latest work by mid-career artist Tú Hoàng, will be on view at Plein. On Saturday afternoon, 9 May, the programme begins with a public rehearsal of Autumn Scent, a duet he developed at production house Korzo, followed by the performance of the duet itself.
Thu Hương (Autumn Scent) is a moving tribute to mothers and to the strength of femininity. Inspired by Vietnamese traditions and the Mother Goddess belief, Đạo Mẫu, familiar gestures flow into contemporary dance. The performance speaks about maternal love, memory, and life between two cultures, where connection and heritage form a lasting source of strength.
At Fenix, where stories of migration and identity collide, Autumn Scent reflects how memory, maternal love, and cultural roots can offer grounding between different worlds.
During the public rehearsal on Plein, Tú Hoàng and the two dancers prepare for the performance of the duet. You can watch how movement emerges, how choices are made, and how the duet gradually comes to life.
Programme
3:45–4:05 pm: Public rehearsal
4:05–4:20 pm: Break
4:20–4:45 pm: Duet Autumn Scent by Tuan Tran and Isabel Nguyen Dao
4:45–5:00 pm: Q&A with maker Tú Hoàng
Both the public rehearsal and the duet are free to attend.
In the evening at 8:30 pm, the performance NEXT | The Error of Being will be shown at Plein. Tickets for this performance are available here.
“In Tú Hoàng’s compelling Autumn Scent, the ambiguous dynamic between the two dancers is intriguing.”
About Conny Janssen Danst
Conny Janssen Danst has been one of the leading contemporary dance companies in the Netherlands since 1992. Based in Rotterdam, the company is widely known for the strong physical and theatrical presence of its dancers and the surprising diversity of its productions, in which pure dance is coloured by a human touch. Because in a world that is becoming increasingly hard and inhumane, there must be space for personal stories.
In addition, HUIS Conny Janssen Danst, the company’s home base in Katendrecht, serves as a breeding ground for emerging talent. Both young dancers and choreographers are given the opportunity to develop within the company’s professional environment. In this way, the company acts as an important ambassador for contemporary dance.
About Tú Hoàng
Choreographer and movement artist Tú Hoàng (1988) was one of the defining dancers of Conny Janssen Danst from 2016 to 2022. He is known for his dynamic mix of classical and contemporary techniques, urban styles, martial arts, and philosophical research. With roots in Hanoi, he has grown into a versatile voice in the European dance scene. In his work, Taoist philosophy and tai chi meet internet culture and club energy.
His work has received awards at the International Choreographic Competition Hannover and MASDANZA. Hoàng is currently attached to Korzo in The Hague as a maker. For Conny Janssen Danst, he previously created Humane (DANSLOKAAL 6, 2018), The Hood (Monuments in Solitude, 2020), and False Memories (VERS&GERS, 2023).
Photo: Ky-Anh Tran