Departure – Upheaval –? United in Diversity is a multi-part performance by the TARO TANZ dance company. In four sections, the project traces a path from the hopes of the period of change in 1989, through the ruptures of the post-reunification years, to current threats to democracy and the question of freedom as it is lived today. Around 140 pupils in Years 6 to 12 developed urban and contemporary choreographies combining set sequences with improvisation. Quotations from earlier dance pieces, speeches and projections interweave the pupils’ personal voices with historical reflection. The result is striking images of hope and disappointment, of dangers facing democracy and society – but also of freedom in diversity, community and the courage to stand up for values.

The main performances begin at 19:15, 20:30, 21:30 and 22:30 and each last approximately 30 minutes – with short dance interventions in between. The stage will be in continuous use.