Choreographer

One man. One woman. One separation. Two paths in life that lead back to each other - and at the end, not only the sentimental “I Did It My Way“ look back, but also a powerful look forward, because “The Best Is Yet to Come“. Inspired by the music of Nina Simone and Frank Sinatra, director Ivo van Hove tells a story from America, the story of an emancipation that begins in a model American town called Watertown. And of course it's not just about a woman and a man and an American town, but about the validity of the American Dream, the search for a free and tolerant society and – with a view to the present – not least the question of how the land of the free and the home of the brave will survive the attempt to make America great again. I Did It My Way features a top-class cast including acting superstar Lars Eidinger and Larissa Sirah Herden, who as singer, actress and music producer Lary is one of the great women of color in German-language pop music. In a series of co-productions that the Staatsoper Stuttgart is linking with other European festivals and theaters, this evening will also showcase new narrative styles, other musical languages and the many facets of what musical theater can be.

I Did It My Way

Stuttgart Opera

“Serge Aimé Coulibaly’s effervescent dance celebrates the critical value of community strength, imbuing his show with transcendent energy. 

Faso Danse Théâtre

Babs Asper Theatre

Human life is fleeting, the world is still unfolding…
Redefining dance from the African Diaspora, ACE dance and music’s new double bill presents two powerful contrasting visions of our world today.

‘ECHOES OF DUST’ – choreographed by Serge Aimé Coulibaly, with creative contributions from Sigué Sayouba. When the world trembles, what remains of our humanity? When all seems lost, what hope can we still hold on to? In a world torn apart by war, disaster and the invisible collapse of human connection; seven individuals find themselves stranded in the heart of chaos. Confronting the remnants of a shattered world, stripped of certainty and memory they stumble, fight, and protest; with each encounter, a voice is reclaimed.

‘LETLALO’ – choreographed by Vincent Mantsoe Letlalo, meaning "Skin" in Mantsoe’s native tongue ‘Sotho’, draws from African, Indigenous, and contemporary dance languages to explore the deep connection between humanity and the earth. Rooted in ancestral wisdom and inspired by nomadic cultures, the performance reflects on the quiet strength of communities living in harmony. It examines the layers beneath the surface, exploring the true essence of the human spirit, while evoking themes of power, unity, serenity, and interconnectedness.

Choreographer

Serge Aimé Coulibaly

Events

Upcoming events

Oct 20, 2026

The World As We See It · Hackney Empire

Past events

26 - 28 Sep, 2025

I Did It My Way · Staatsoper Stuttgart

1 - 2 May, 2025

Faso Danse Théâtre · National Arts Centre

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