Elusive—A Double Bill by T.H.E Dance Company

A pattern repeats. A vibration travels. Something begins to return.

Elusive brings together two distinctive choreographic voices—Panzetti/Ticconi (Italy/Germany) and Art Project BORA (South Korea)—in new creations made with the dance artists of T.H.E Dance Company. Each work unfolds from a precise line of inquiry, revealing different ways the body can hold memory, sensation, and time.

Following their 2024 collaboration with the company, Panzetti/Ticconi returns with CARILLON, inspired by the mechanics of the music box. Meticulous patterns revolve and gather force as cycles slip and falter—what happens when what reassures begins to destabilise?

In O:ro, Art Project BORA creates with T.H.E’s main company for the first time. Mourning travels through bodies as vibration—felt, heard, and borne. Sensations once lost begin to stir again.

Elusive is presented by T.H.E Dance Company as part of cont·act Dance Festival in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay. The event is also included in the Asia-Europe Cultural Festival 2026 – Closing Curtain, organised by Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF).

Production Credits

CARILLON

Choreography: Ginevra Panzetti & Enrico Ticconi in collaboration with the performers

Music Composition & Sound Design: Demetrio Castellucci

Lighting Design: Adrian Tan

Costume Design: Angeline Oei

Performers: Fiona Thng, Klievert Jon Mendoza, Chang En, Carmelita Nuelle Buay, Michail Logothetis Alafragkis, Priscilla Chan

O:ro

Choreography: Kim Bora in collaboration with the performers

Stager: Park Sangmi

Rehearsal Assistant & Archivist: Choi Soyoung

Music Composition & Sound Design: Cheo Uzong

Lighting Design: Adrian Tan

Costume Design: Kim Eunkyung

Performers: Fiona Thng, Klievert Jon Mendoza, Chang En, Carmelita Nuelle Buay, Michail Logothetis Alafragkis

Producer (Art Project BORA): Lee Mijin

Artistic Consultant: Jang Hyejin

Sound Engineer: Lee Dongjune