The Ethereal Paradox – Zoë Chungong

By looking at the aesthetic features one has, their other qualities seem to lose meaning.

In this dynamic dance solo, Zoë Chungong moves through the glamour of the Roaring Twenties, the beats of today’s hip-hop culture, and into a future where beauty might only exist virtually.

The way we look shapes how we move through the world. Being attractive can open doors — but it also comes with a cost. Those who fit the beauty ideal are often seen only for their appearance. Meanwhile, more and more young people are struggling with extreme and unreachable beauty standards.

concept & dance Zoë Chungong coaching Mercedes Dassy music Benz Pharaoh scenography & lighting design Caroline Mathieu production fABULEUS co-production STUK & Perpodium in collaboration with c o r s o with support from MESTIZO ARTS PLATFORM/WIPCOOP, the City of Leuven, the Flemish Government & the Tax Shelter of the Belgian Federal Government