Gate 8 Workshop

In the heart of research:
The dancers involved in the Gate8 project were in research with Yael ⭐️

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Director:
Title: COVERS

Like the feeling when a familiar song comes up on the radio, the work investigates how memory and nostalgia move through the body. It also questions performance itself: what is real? What is disguise? Are the dancers honest or are they undercover?

Or maybe both are true?

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photos: .visualartist

and ’s world is about discovering tools for developing your own movements, phrases, characters, qualities and states. 💡

Together with Sara and Brandon, the participants brought “Ouroboros” on the gate8’s stage.

“Ouroboros”

“We buy therefor we are. We consume to exist.
Continuously evolving backwards and fused with our phones. Shuffling through time covered in pixels.
The truth will be sold to the highest bidder.”

Brandon Lagaert
Artistic director

Sara Angelucci
Artistic assistant
company

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photos: visualartist

Bodies in dialogue. Instinct in motion.
Gate8 Experimental Battle, where experimentation becomes encounter 💜

Thanks very much to all of you, Gate 8 team really believe in this project, this is the 7th year of and we are very proud to share it with all these beautiful and different artists from all over the world 🌏

This is for them, to get the chance to meet new people to share points of view to perform on stage and to always have an open mind while discovering themselves in a safe space.

Thanks to the choreographer involved , thank you dream team and .cilotti Michael
Thanks to our amazing host of the experimental battle .cheeso and our special .matt.one, this year we had live music from those inspiring artists 🎶

Our wonderful battle’s judges
❤️‍🔥

Thanks to .cheeso and Leo who always manages to capture meaningful moments of this event, to our photographers 🙏🏽

Thanks to our faithful sponsors that all the year is present and support us , the best burgers in chiavari 🍔

Thanks to all the participants involved in this special edition 💜
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franziska


Maria neri


solaroli
Thor
ninaa


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✨Gate8 Young ✨

“ Energy, creativity, and the courage to explore new ways of moving together ”

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Join us for a 5-day workshop at Gate 8,
January 2–6. —> Limited spots are available for this immersive journey, open to young people aged 12–17, ready to dive into dance, movement, and creation.
Work closely with , international choreographer, ending with a final performance.

One participant will win a €500 prize to support their artistic growth 💸

📩Apply now:
Submit your dance video link (Vimeo or YouTube) to:
[email protected]

⏳Deadline: 15/09/2025

graphic by: .bridge_ 🪷

🦎 Come and move with 🦎

« Agility, transformation, and the courage to grow beyond old skins into new possibilities. »

🪴Join us for a 5-day workshop at Gate 8, January 2-6.
🪷Limited spots are available for this immersive journey, open to actors, dancers, and professional or semi-professional artists ready to dive deep into movement and creation.
🌿Work closely with an international choreographer, ending with a final performance.
🍃Two participants will win €1,000 prizes to support their artistic paths.

📩Apply now: Submit your CV and motivation letter + a video link (Vimeo or YouTube) to: [email protected]

⏳Deadline : 15/09/2025

💜graphic by: .bridge_

🔥 Early bird discount available until October 30

Will you join us?✨

✨Come and move with ✨

“ Strength, balance, and fearless steps into new creative heights “

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Join us for a 5-day workshop at Gate 8,
January 2–6. —> Limited spots are available for this immersive journey, open to actors, dancers, and professional or semi-professional artists ready to dive deep into movement and creation.

Work closely with an international choreographer, ending with a final performance. Two participants will win **€1,000 prizes** to support their artistic paths 💸

📩Apply now:
Submit your CV and a video link Vimeo or YouTube to:
[email protected]
⏳Deadline: 15/09/2025

graphic by: .bridge_ 🪷

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We are thrilled to announce the choreographers of 2026!

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Performance project with:

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💜 ( gate8 young program )

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Join us for an immersive dance event featuring research and challenges, experimentation and play, connection and growth. Experience a journey that values cultural exchange, and the
authenticity of the dancer 🌚

How to apply ⤵️

Send your CV, a video link (Vimeo or YouTube), a short motivation letter explaining why you wish to take part in this kind of experience, and the name of the choreographer you would like to work with to:

💌[email protected]

🗓Deadline: 20 September, 2025

💸 1000€ cash prize

🍸Save the date: January 2-6, 2026

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We can’t wait to see you as part of G8W!

For more info and registrations, email:
[email protected] 🌻


Graphic-by .bridge_ 💜
Logo .is 🌞

Ready to create unforgettable memories ?! ✨🩵

this ain’t a battle.
this is a portal.
restless movement.
raw frequency.
awakening the soul’s pulse.

is coming back soon!
be ready to the unknown ✨

-1 to 2025!

Some analogue pictures of the past edition made by the lovely 🪴

Unforgettable moments with so many talented artists and creators.

See you at Gate8 2k25 ✨🫂