𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐭s 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭

AYU is located at the intersection of Arts & Well-being, where creativity & connection come together. We create dance productions and co-creations and stimulate multidisciplinary collaboration with (inter)national artists.

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𝐀 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

AYU distinguishes itself through its unique vision on ARTS & WELLBEING. We do not see art and well-being as two separate entities but as two complementary aspects of a creative existence and an inspiring and meaningful life.

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𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

To use dance and movement to challenge perspective, connect, and inspire people.

From performances to workshops and community art, we offer a platform for artistic and personal growth.

We spread our wings across Belgium. Our projects reach far beyond the borders.

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲

We believe in the power of diversity. At AYU, people from all backgrounds come together to share, learn and grow. We embrace different cultures and perspectives.

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AYU is founded by Yentl de Werdt & Bhumika Parekh

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Performing Artist Yentl de Werdt studied at the Royal Ballet School in Antwerp and at P.A.R.T.S., the dance school of Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker in Brussels. Since 2007, she has been active as a choreographer and dancer in the Brussels, Flemish, and international dance scene. She has collaborated with, among others, Akram Khan for the opening ceremony of the London Olympic Games, fABULEUS & Randi De Vlieghe, Rosa Mei in China, and currently dances in Studio Cité by choreographer Benjamin Vandewalle. She also creates and tours her own performances: Buggy XL, de Binnentuin & Atemporal. Since 2015, she has been based in Limburg, where she develops her own connecting dance projects under the wing of AYU.

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About Bhumika Parekh

The Bollywood vibe runs deep in the veins of this Indian native! Born and raised in Mumbai, the city where Bollywood is based, Bhumika gives Bollywood performances and workshops all over Belgium. Her style is characterized by her expressiveness and empathy, and by her fluid and energetic dance moves. She has performed at various festivals in Mumbai and Delhi, as well as in Europe: including the Spiel Festival in Austria, San José in Gran Canaria, Afro Latino, Dansas, De Ingang in Ghent, and more. In addition, she accompanies Ayurveda year-long programs and cooks for artists on tour (including de Nieuwe Zaal Hasselt, Caravan Production Brussels/Copenhagen/Oslo, and KAAP).

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AYU aims to connect people through dance and is fascinated by the impact of body language and movement. Moving together - setting something in motion together!

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