Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has announced that two female choreographers, Fay van Baar and Ève-Marie Dalcourt, will take on artistic responsibility, with an all-female ensemble for Europa New Gen 2027.
Europa New Gen 2027 is Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ initiative giving international choreographers a stage at sea.
“With EUROPA New Gen, we want to support young talent at precisely the exciting point in their careers where extensive stage experience begins to develop into a truly individual artistic style,” said Lisa Wilken, head of luxury cruises at Hapag-Lloyd Cruises.
“In 2027, we are focusing for the first time on female perspectives: Fay van Baar and Ève-Marie Dalcourt are each developing their own production and supporting one another in the process. Together with an all-female ensemble, they will bring new momentum to the format while creating space for two very individual artistic voices.”
A new documentary about French choreographer Antonin Rioche will also be offered onboard.
The company said in a press release that with the initiative, it has established an independent format that gives choreographers space to develop their own work.
For the first time, it will place women exclusively at its center, and two independent productions will be created: Fay van Baar will be responsible for one stage evening and will be artistically supported by Ève-Marie Dalcourt.
For the second evening, the roles will be reversed: Ève-Marie Dalcourt will take on the choreographic direction, while Fay van Baar will accompany her as artistic assistant.
According to the press release, both choreographers bring extensive international dance experience.
The company said that examples of upcoming Europa New Gen 2027 cruises include the following:
- EUR2628: “Dream Route Caribbean”
- EUR2702: “The Temperament of South America,” and
- EUR2724: “Fascination of Southern Africa.”
