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 Ischa Statie (NL, 1998, hij/hem) graduated from the BA Dancer/Maker at ArtEZ university of the Arts. In addition to his dance training, Ischa has a musical background at Codarts Rotterdam and the ArtEZ Conservatory and finished the Pre-master Theater, Dance and Dramaturgy at the Universiteit Utrecht.

Ischa has been working as a performer, maker, teacher, coach, programmer, musician and dramaturg. Ischa’s queerness and bi-cultural background are strongly represented in his performative and dramaturgical approach, own creations and programming.   

He worked with (inter)nationally esteemed  makers and companies, such as: Skånes Dansteater, Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, Marina Mascarell, Wim Vandekeybus, Plan-d and Allora/Calzadilla. 

In his own work he delves into the sensitivity of the body, crafting imaginative worlds through text, movement, and sound. His movement style combines dynamic partner work, fluid improvisation, and energetic floorwork.  Ischa thrives on pushing the boundaries of dance, embracing a multidisciplinary and collective approach to performance and creation. Ischa’s work explores themes of softness and intimacy, challenging conventional perspectives to cultivate empathy in a demanding world. Through his performances, he aims to dissolve the barriers between performer and audience, fostering genuine connections.

His work has been shown at 2 turvenhoog festival, Skånes Dansteater, CineDans, ITS festival, CaDance, café theater festival and festival Alle Tijd. Ischa also worked as director-assistant with Nicole Beutler and was programming assistant at Korzo, where he collaborated on o.a. the programming for season 22/23 and was responsible for Meet the Next.