Your Silence is Loud
by Sagí Amir Gros
19 Feb, 20:00
Theater Orangerie, Köln
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Your Silence is Loud is a dance theater creation by internationally acclaimed director and choreographer Sagí Amir Gros and WDTanztheater. In a world filled with extremism, this creation seeks to cultivate empathy and belonging, representing individual narratives through a blend of theater, physicality, and dance. It emphasises the differences between cultural identities, with the authenticity of its characters fulfilling the transformative human need for connection.
Your Silence is Loud follows a deeply personal journey through the lens of loss, drawing on Sagí Amir Gros’ s unique 'Physical Script' philosophy, presenting authentic experiences through the embodiment of , dance, music, physical expression and connection between personal stories and people.
Your Silence is Loud amplifies collective voices for hope, creating a space to navigate the complexities of life and loss together, proving that even in the face of harsh realities, our collective voices can resonate louder than silence.
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Your Silence is Loud
Director, choreography: Sagí Amir Gros
Dance: Valeria Busdraghi, Theoni (Noni) Boufi, Sagí Amir Gros
Film: Michael Maurissens & Sagí Amir Gros
Management: Jozsef Csaba Hajzer
‘Dance Tells Things That Words Cannot’
WDTanztheater’s FREE Masterclass!
We invite you to take part in Phase 2 of an artistic project that brings together dance, theater, and film.
This FREE masterclass will take place from February 9–14, 2026, at Die Halle Cologne, and will be led by international theater director and choreographer Sagí Amir Gros, Artistic Director of WDTanztheater Cologne.
“Dance Tells Things That Words Cannot” is an artistic research journey that moves from personal expression toward collective connection, empathy, and representation. Participants will collaboratively develop choreographic scenes that combine dance, theater, and filmic thinking, with a strong focus on identity, resilience, and presence.
The masterclass will focus on:
• Daily in-depth movement composition, and artistic expression
• A collaborative, and inclusive working environment
• A public final showing on the last day of the project
This masterclass is open to young people with artistic curiosity and motivation. Participants from diverse backgrounds are welcome.
Schedule : Mon, Feb 9: 16:00–18:30 / Tue, Feb 10: 15:00–17:30 / Wed, Feb 11: 15:00–17:30 / Thu, Feb 12: 14:00–16:30 / Fri, Feb 13: 16:00–18:30 / Sat, Feb 14: 12:00–14:30 (Final public presentation)
Supported by the RheinEnergie Stiftung.
To register, please send:
• your name + age • a few lines about yourself (no professional experience needed) • a short motivation
info@wdtanztheater.com
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HOME - New York
Film & Performance by Sagí Amir Gros
November 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Teaneck International Film Festival
Puffin Cultural Forum, 20 Puffin Way, Teaneck, New Jersey
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HOME is a poetic film program by interdisciplinary artist Sagí Amir Gros, exploring the fragile yet powerful idea of home as memory, body, culture, and longing. Rooted in his Jewish and European-Yemeni heritage, the works transcend borders, reflecting on migration, identity, displacement, and belonging.
Developed through Gros’s philosophy Physical Script, the program combines screenings with live performance, followed by an Artist Talk & Q&A.
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Film Program
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Silence Force (2017) – Meditation on motherhood and resilience, performed by Shirley Esseboom (Nederlands Dans Theater). Premiered at the Louvre Museum, Paris.
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Two(HU)Men (2025, world premiere) – Featuring Syrian twin actors and a Jewish dancer from Germany, exploring migration, identity, and human connection.
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Your Silence is Loud Cecilia (2025) – Film with live performance, created after October 7th as a space for reflection and dialogue.
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Credits
Film director, choreography, concept: Sagí Amir Gros
Featuring: Shirley Esseboom, Valeria Busdraghi, Dan Ozeri, Lauri Schep, Christian Guerematchi, Gleb Bondarev, Jad Abbas, Adam Abbas, Sagí Amir Gros
Cinematography: Michael Maurissens
Production: WDTanztheater Cologne (Germany), Foundation GrossDanceCompany Amsterdam (Netherlands), Jozsef Csaba Hajzer
All My Colours for You - Sagì Amir Gros
Exhibition: ​Arti Et Amicitiae, Amsterdam
Opening: Friday May 9th at 19.00h, *20.00h opening performance
The exhibition is open until Saturday 7 June. ​
Live performances on:
May 9 / 20:00
May 18 / 15:30
May 22 / 20:30
May 25 / 15:30
June 6 / 20:30
'All My Colours for You' is an interdisciplinary art project by award-winning international artist, theatre director, film director, and choreographer Sagí Amir Gros. The project features a film installation that integrates dance, theater and performance, offering individuality, and cultural identity. Drawing from Sagí’s diverse background, which includes both Jewish and European-Arabic heritage, the project transcends borders, offering a deeply personal yet collective experience. It bridges the fragmented aspects of the human spirit, creating a space for unity and self-reflection. Through his innovative creative philosophy, known as "Physical Script", Sagí Amir Gros embodies the idea that creativity is a living, evolving force, constantly in motion and shaped by the body and the environment. The exhibition highlights the resilience of the individual, the strength that comes from unity, and the experience of the immigrant body, shaped by both displacement and belonging. 'All My Colours for You' is an invitation to celebrate our shared humanity, and recognize the boundless hope that drives us forward, a testament to the human spirit’s ability to adapt, unite, and thrive. ​​
Credits: Direction, film, installation, choreography, concept: Sagí Amir Gros
Performers: Inbal Sigler & Sagí Amir Gros
Cinematography: Michael Maurissens
Support by: Stichting GrossDanceCompany, WDTanztheater Cologne, Cultuurfonds. ​​​
Dance tells things that words cannot
April 19 | 13:30 | Ehrenfeld Studios, Cologne ​ Join us for the
closing performance of our masterclass research group: “Dance tells things that words cannot”! An immersive week of theater, dance and film led by Sagí Amir Gros.
A diverse group of participants came together to explore identity, resilience, and connection through physicality, text and music.
Now we’re ready to share the result with you.
Raw. Honest. Powerful. Don’t miss it!
Supported by RheinEnergie Stiftung In cooperation with Ehrenfeld Studios
Info: info@wdtanztheater.com
Image from ‘Your Silence is loud’ by Sagí Amir Gros Taken in Tanzfaktur ​​
YOUR SILENCE IS LOUD
by Sagà Amir Gros
World Premiere
TanzFaktur
Cologne
December *19, 20, 21
8:00 PM
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Your Silence is Loud is a dance theatre creation by internationally acclaimed director and choreographer Sagí Amir Gros and the newly formed WDTanztheater. In a world marked by extremism, this production seeks empathy and belonging, portraying personal narratives through a blend of theatre, physicality and dance. It highlights the differences between cultural identities, with the authenticity of the characters fulfilling the transformative human need for connection.
Your Silence is Loud follows a deeply personal journey through the perspective of loss and draws on Sagí Amir Gros' unique 'Physical Script' philosophy, which presents authentic artistic experiences through the embodiment of stories, music and physical expression.
Your Silence is Loud amplifies collective voices of hope and creates a space to navigate the complexities of life and loss together, proving that even in the face of harsh realities, our collective voices can resonate louder than silence.
Supported by TanzFaktur and state funding, Diversity Fund NRW, supported by the Ministry of Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia.
AUDITION
Theater director and choreographer Sagí Amir Gros and WDTanztheater are looking for strong dancers for the new creations "Your Silence is Loud" (premiere at TanzFaktur Cologne) and "Ewig Sommer" (premiere at Staatstheater Erlangen, Bavaria). These productions also include performances in Cologne, Hagen, Erlangen, Amsterdam and Utrecht. The creations are developed within the framework of the creative philosophy "Physical Script" developed by Sagí.
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Very strong technique (classically trained).
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Must live in Germany and have a German address.
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Places available for professional contracts (minimum 3 years of proven professional experience) and also for stagiaires/young dancers.
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Cologne: 25 November - 24 December 2024.
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Erlangen, Bavaria: 17 February - 12 April 2025.
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Performances: April 12, April 23; May 8, May 9, May 26, May 27; June 21 & June 22; July 6 & July 7.
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1-page short CV with a face photo (PDF format only, please indicate age and height).
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1-minute video, preferably of repertoire work/choreographic material (YouTube or Vimeo links only, no password required).
The audition will take place on September 28th at TanzFaktur Köln, by invitation only! The application deadline is September 24th, 2024.
Please send your applications to Jozsef Hajzer: production@wdtanztheater.com