MAPA EVENTS

AGENDA:

ONGOING ACTIVITIES:

Weekly Mime Training
Mondays & Wednesdays : 10:00 - 11:30
More info & sign up: info@mapa.nl

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Independance Day Ukraine

24 August 2025

[Special Event - Perfomance]
Celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day with us!

Within the residency process of The Procession of Icons, we also celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day, honoring Ukrainian culture, resilience, and the artists who carry it forward.

On this day, three young Ukrainian performing artists will share a preview of their work, developed in Ukraine and perfected during the MAPA Summer Academy 2025 in Haarlem.

Together with their mime coach Oxana Chemyrys and leading Dutch artists, they have been exploring identity, memory, and transformation through mime, music, visual theatre, and embodied storytelling.

We are proud to support and celebrate Ukraine's independence through creativity, courage, and collaboration.

Limited seats; Don't miss out !
Make sure to secure your seat for a beautiful evening

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE !
  • Sunday 24 August
    15:00–17:00
  • Tickets:
    Standard €10,00
    Under 25 y.o. €5,00
    Haarlem Pass €2,50
  • Location
    de Pletterij
    Lange Herenvest 122
    2011 BX Haarlem
    pletterij.nl

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POI presentations

28- 29 August 2025

[performance]
PROCESSION OF ICONS presentations
The closing event of our Summer Academy 2025

Over the past weeks, artists and performers from Ukraine and the Netherlands have come together in Haarlem. Working with both analog and digital projection techniques, mime training and scenography, we can say they fully explored the dialogue between image, body, and scenography. Starting from a suitcase filled with personal icons, the artists created solos that reflect their own stories while resonating with the MAPA studio they have been immersed in during the residency.

We are delighted to share the fruits of this exchange with you in three public presentations at our studio in Haarlem.
We look forward to welcoming you!

Artistic coaching and team
Machteld Aardse, Jeroen Kriek, Ide van Heiningen, Michael Helmerhorst, Kees van Zelst, Virág Dezso
With participating artists: Poppie-Joy Gillett, Virga van Heiningen, Charlotte Riedijk, Aida Fernandez

Supported by Haarlem4Ukraine 

  • Thursday 28 August, 20:00
    Friday 29 August, 17:00 & 20:00
  • Entrance on Donation
    Reservations: info@mapa.nl
  • Location
    Studio MAPA NL | Korte Verspronckweg 7-9, Haarlem (free parking)

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Summer Academy

11 - 29 August 2025

Summer Academy: PROCESSION OF ICONS
visual storytelling, projection techniques & physical performance

A fully immersive 3-week experience that allows for deep artistic exploration. You'll connect with peers and colleagues in a supportive, creative environment and find space for reflection, creation, and professional growth.

This intensive program explores the intersection of iconography, visual arts, and physical theatre, guiding participants to create a personal solo performance using handmade slide projections that never fail to mesmerise the audience. The hands-on technique behind it gives makers a high level of autonomy and creative freedom. 


  • 11 - 29 August 2025 | 10:00 - 17:00
  • 50% student discount): €908
    ->limited offer
  • Regular fee € 1.815
    Inc. VAT and:
    • Daily workshops/crea-lab
    10:00 - 17:00 (except Sundays)
    • Technical utilities & support
    • Materials for slide creation
    • Daily healthy lunch, coffee & tea
    • Printed Projection Techniques Manual & Workbook
  • Sign up: Send us a short introduction of yourself & your artistic work at info@mapa.nl
  • Location
    Studio MAPA NL | Korte Verspronckweg 7-9, Haarlem (free parking)
  • Let us know if you need an invitation letter to apply for funding/visa.

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LUCY

9 August 2025

[residency: performance]
LUCY WAS NOT LONG AGO | Aleksandar Acev

MAPA studio invites you for a try-out of a lecture-performance on the evolution of human movement by author and performer Aleksandar Acev (Croatia).

This show was developed in a ten-day MAPA residency, coached by Michael Helmerhorst.

Saturday 9 August 20:00
Doors open 19:30
Entrance: donations are welcome from 5 euro for ‘Colour for Ukraine’ project.
Reservations: info@mapa.nl


Foto credits: Julia Kampichler

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MoM

21 & 28 June 2025

[intensive]
MUSICALITY of MOVEMENT

Musicians! Improvisation towards real time composition will be in focus.
In this particular intensive, where different disciplines intertwine, the MoM approach helps you to find and create the balance between music playing and stage performing.

"Taking the body as a main means of expression and the performer as a starting point for creation with the aim of “making the invisible visible” (Etienne Decroux)

The intensives can be followed separately.

  • 21 & 28 June 2025 | 10:00 - 16:00
  • Price per intensive:
    Students (50% off) €48
    Regular fee: €95
    VAT & Lunch included

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Falling Apart Together | Tamar Porcelijn

23-24 June 2025

[performance]
FALLING APART TOGETHER | Tamar Porcelijn

MAPA is thrilled to receive a 2 year grant from Fonds Podiumkunsten to support choreographer New Maker Tamar Porcelijn in the development of her work. She will present the first draft of her latest work "FALLING APART TOGETHER", combining elements from flamenco and contemporary dance with live guitar and a cinematic visual approach.

  • 23 June 20:00
    24 June 17:00 
    24 June 20:00
  • Location
    Studio MAPA NL
INFO & TICKETS

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MoM

19 - 29 June 2025

[Teacher Training]
MUSICALITY of MOVEMENT | Virág Dezso
Level I & II

The Musicality of Movement (MoM) approach focuses on enhancing physical performative qualities of musicians and singers. Neutrality, breathing and improvisation are some of the key elements. The final result shows open, playful musicians; performers who are able to surprise themselves and the spectator by a combination of preciseness and originality.
The teacher training prepares musicians to become certified MoM instructors.

Virág Dezsö (MAPA's artistic leader), developed the MoM approach and has been teaching and refining it for over 10 years.

  • Level I: 19 - 22 June 2025
    10:00 - 17:00
  • €550
    inc. VAT, Lunch & MoM Certificate
  • Level II:
    26 - 29 June 2025
    for certified teachers only
  • Sign up
    Please send a short motivation letter and bio to info@mapa.nl
  • Location
    Studio MAPA NL
    Korte Verspronckweg 7-9, Haarlem
    (free parking)

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MoM | Charlotte Riedijk

31 May & 1 June 2025

[workshop]
MUSICALITY OF MOVEMENT for Singers
with Charlotte Riedijk

Improve and expand body awareness, stage presence and performative skills by means of physical work. Open to voice students and professional singers.

Musicality of Movement (MoM) is developed by Virág Dezső based on corporeal mime and physical acting methods, geared towards musicians in general. In MoM for Singers, soprano, voice pedagogue and mime Charlotte Riedijk combines her skills in both disciplines.

Both days start with a physical warm-up & exercises. The last part of the afternoon will be used to work on repertoire with a pianist.

About the teacher
Charlotte is a MAPA studio member, currently conducting artistic research in which she applies the MoM approach to classical voice education.

  • 31 May & 1 June '25
    10:00 - 17:00
  • € 115 incl. VAT & Lunch
    (50% to be paid on application, to secure your spot)

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Masks | Frans Krom

17 May & 14 June 2025

[intensives]
LARVAL MASK | CHARACTER MASK
with Frans Krom

Mask performance is a journey from outside to inside, where you let go of familiar patterns to discover new movements and expressions. These workshops emphasise physical awareness, energy, and storytelling without judgment.


Intensive 1: LARVAL MASK | 17 May 10:00 - 17:00
Explore the Larval masks, building on the Neutral mask, to enhance your physical development.


Intensive 2: CHARACTER MASK | 14 June 10:00 - 17:00
Discover the Character masks, focusing on bringing their unique personalities to life.

The two intensives lay the groundwork for a future six-day workshop (dates to be confirmed), where selected participants from intensives 1 & 2 are invited to create and perform a mask production using Larval and Character masks.


About the teacher
Frans Krom is a renowned mask specialist with over 25 years of experience. He has trained with international masters and creates masks for various artistic projects. Visit his website at www.franskrom.nl for more information.

  • Intensive 1: LARVAL MASK | 17 May 
    Intensive 2: CHARACTER MASK | 14 June
    10:00 - 17:00
  • Price per intensive:
    Students (50% discount): € 55,- 
    Regular: fee: €110,-
    VAT & Lunch included
    --> Sign up for both intensives to receive a discount!
  • Sign up
    Send a short motivation letter and bio to 
    info@mapa.nl to register. A few sentences is enough.
  • Location
    Studio MAPA NL
    Korte Verspronckweg 7-9, Haarlem
    (free parking)

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Acro Impro

10 May 2025

[masterclass]
ACRO - IMPRO | Partner Acrobatics
with Marjolein Wagter

Discover beautiful and surprising ways of connecting with other bodies by lifting, supporting and being supported. This class is open to movers of any level or background.

Marjolein Wagter is an expert in the field of circus and partner acrobatics and a seasoned performer, maker and teacher. She will explain the fundamentals of giving and receiving support and guides participants through a safe and playful exploration of the endless possibilities of partner work.

  • 10 May
    10:00 - 13:00
  • Students (50% discount): €55
    Regular fee: € 110
    Incl. VAT
  • Deadline for applications:
    4 May '25
  • Sign up
    info@mapa.nl
  • Location
    Studio MAPA NL
    Korte Verspronckweg 7-9, Haarlem
    (free parking)

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Masks

1 - 4 May 2025

[workshop]
NEUTRAL MASK | Aleksandar Acev

Explore and deepen your physical performance skills by learning about masks and how they influence movement, gesture, and storytelling. The neutral mask brings the focus to our pure physical expression, making it a great tool to work on stage presence and physical acting skills.

Aleksandar Acev has a long trajectory as performer, maker and teacher and is an expert in physical theatre, body language and mask work. His approach opens up a dynamic environment for the exploration of physical expression and artistic discovery.

  • 1 - 4 May (4 days)
    10:00 - 17:00
  • Students (50% discount): €225
    Regular fee: €450
    VAT & lunch included
  • Deadline for applications:
    26 April '25
  • Sign up
    info@mapa.nl
  • Location
    Studio MAPA NL
    Korte Verspronckweg 7-9, Haarlem
    (free parking)

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Masks

18 & 19 April 2025

[performance]
LE MAGASIN
MAPA members perform at De Pletterij

During the COVID-19 pandemic, MAPA surprised the Haarlem audience with thirteen site-specific performances at the former V&D building, titled MAPA MORPHOSIS (2020). For this special occasion, Michael Helmerhorst created the performance "Le Grand Magasin" with MAPA performers, focusing on the theme of retail excess.

As part of the growing collaboration between MAPA and the Pletterij, we now present an intimate version, "Le Magasin," performed by our three MAPA studio members: Aida Álvarez Fernández, Carla Dekker and Charlotte Riedijk. This performance combines various MAPA specialisations, including object and animation theater.

Additionally, a solo work by Aida Alvarez Fernandez will be showcased, developed during the MAPA Summer Academy "Procession of Icons." Her performance takes place within a scenographic design by her own hand.

Direction and Coaching: Michael Helmerhorst and Ide van Heiningen
Lighting and Visual Design: Ide van Heiningen, Machteld Aardse, Jeroen Kriek, Kees van Zelst

  • Friday 18 april
    20:00 - Premiere

  • Saturday 19 april
    14:30 & 20:00
  • Tickets
    pletterij.nl
  • Location
    Pletterij Debat & Cultuur
    Lange Herenvest 122
    2011 BX HAARLEM

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