Work in progress: WIPCOOP 2025 Leuven

WIPCOOP, the Work In Progress Cooperative of MESTIZO ARTS PLATFORM, is taking place for the very first time at 30CC/Minnepoort!

At WIPCOOP, Israel Ngashi, Chipo Sikumba and Zoë Doise will show 30 minutes from their Works in Progress.

After the presentations, the creators will engage in discussions with dramaturgs, workshops, producers and programmers about their work and possible forms of support. At the same time, the audience can participate in roundtable discussions and there will be short pitches from other exciting creators.

WIPCOOP is more than an annual event: it is an ongoing development trajectory in Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent and Leuven. The goal? Making new artistic work visible, encouraging dialogue and bringing artists and organizations together to further develop this work and bring it to the public.

The Works in Progress will take place in the afternoon/early evening are free to attend. In between there will be roundtable discussions and pitches from other creators.

3 x Work in Progress

14:00 – reception with coffee & tea

14:30 – 15:00 Zunda iLanga – Chipo Sikumba

In Zunda iLanga, we meet Anansi, the weaving spider, who does not want to become entangled in his own web. Through stories that balance between fact and fantasy, we travel through time and discover how stories shape and transform us.

With rhythm, prose and acting, Chipo brings the African oral tradition to the stage. Born in Mozambique and shaped by wanderings in Eswatini, South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and now Belgium, he collects stories that matter and passes them on – mouth to ear, heart to heart.

15:00- 16:00 Feedback & round tables + pitch Karim Kalonji

16:00 – 16:30 Welcome to Ksaarland: The Kingdom of Party – Israel Ngashi (Wild ou Illicite)

What if celebration becomes a life attitude? With Ksaarland, Israel Ngashi creates an explosive performance that celebrates dance, togetherness and expression. Inspired by Brussels youth culture around the word ksaar (Darija for fun and relaxation), he invites you to let go of worries, sing off key and dance uninhibited.

Israel is a rising star in the Belgian krump scene: world champion in duo at the International Illest Battle, member of dance company Konzi and active within street culture collective Timiss. With Welcome to Ksaarland, he takes you to a world where the vibe rules.

16:30 – 17:30 Feedback & Roundtables + Pitch Graciano Dos Santos Sebastiao

17:30 – 18:00 Agni Kai – Zoë Doise

In Agni Kai, a fiery choreography about inner struggle and liberation unfolds. Inspired by the iconic fire duel from Avatar, Zoë Doise explores the balance between mastery and surrender. In this choreographic ritual, fire becomes both destruction and transformation – an invitation to face your own power and dare to burn.

Zoë grew up in Limburg, danced in international teams and worked on shows and productions from Tomorrowland to The Voice. Today she is a choreographer and teacher; her style is filled with female empowerment, energy and character.

17:30 – 18:30 Feedback & Roundtables

Come discover

+++ And for those who do not want to go home yet: we like to tip this program of 30CC, in the evening you are at the right place for a double bill with Collision and 9000 Styles.- more info: click
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+++ Between the day program and evening program, you can put your feet under the table at 7:00 p.m. to fully attend the program with a full stomach!
Click HERE to register for the BUFFET (€10 pp)

We hope to see you there & let’s move things together ❤️