Walashé Kollektiv: Traces – Sophiensæle | Independent Theater in Berlin
Program
Walashé Kollektiv:
Traces
Traces
English
10€/15€/20€/25€
Premiere
A Schrumpf! performance of Traces on 23.11. at 3 PM is aimed at children and their companions.
Traces evokes encounters, negotiates (social) positions, and renders the invisible visible.
Throughout life, our paths inevitably intersect with those of others, giving rise to subtle yet meaningful interactions. Each meeting leaves imprints – on the individuals involved and within their surroundings. But what kinds of impact do these contacts generate? How do they influence biographies and identities? At times they enrich and strengthen; at others they remain fleeting or leave behind unwanted marks that call to be shed. Regardless of circumstances, emotional state, or awareness, encounters are pivotal in processes of becoming and passing. They shape experiences and contribute to identity in complex, multifaceted ways.
The performers of the Berlin collective Walashé bring Afro-diasporic dance culture to the stage. They combine styles such as Popping, Krump and House while also granting fabrics and sounds a special significance – in the spirit of these cultures. The audience becomes an active part of the performance and helps to shape the space through its participation.
The information on accessibility is still in progress and will be updated as soon as possible. If any questions remain unanswered until then, please feel free to contact the communication department at barrierefreiheit@sophiensaele.com or 030 27 89 00 35. Please note that details may change by the day of the event. Therefore, if you find out after you have purchased your ticket that the performance is no longer accessible to you, you can contact us for a ticket return at ticketing@sophiensaele.com or 030 27 89 00 45 until 5 business days after the event (Monday through Friday between 10am and 6pm).
Early boarding
If, for artistic reasons, the door to the auditorium does not open until very shortly before the performance begins, there is the option of early boarding.
Tickets
- Reservations can be made via the ticket telephone at 030 283 52 66, Monday to Friday from 4pm-6pm
- Via the online ticket shop
- At the box office
You can also find more information about accessibility at the house here.
Dance, choreography: Laura Kassé, Lisa Ennaoui, Iman Gele
Kostümdesign: Josiane Mutombo
Sounddesign: Youssef Ennaoui
A production by Walashé Kollektiv in co-production with Sophiensæle. Funded by the Berlin Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion. Media partners: Missy Magazine, Siegessäule, taz.
Walashé Kollektiv is a feminist dance collective founded in Berlin in 2018 by the dancers Lisa Ennaoui, Laura Kassé, Alda Mondlane and Iman Gele. The name means “sisters” and stands for familial connectedness as well as a cultural-political statement within the male-dominated hip-hop scene. With being part of such projects as Urban Feminism (Tanz im August 2020) and organizing their own festival unfolding forms (2022, 2024), Walashé Kollektiv has created important platforms for urban dancers in the theater. In 2025, the collective is launching a mentoring program and presenting its latest production, Traces, at Sophiensæle.