8th Anniversary Week

David Zambrano has been a monumental figure in the international dance community for more than 40 years, and his passion for cultural exchange continues to influence his work. Zambrano is an ambassador and liaison across many borders, bringing together artists from all over the planet for his projects. He has taught his own approach to dance in more than 75 countries and has performed at hundreds of venues across the world. His pieces range from set choreography, structured improvisation, and pure improvisation. Born in Venezuela, Zambrano spent 15 years in New York and now lives in between Amsterdam and Brussels. In 2018 he, together with his partner Mat Voorter, initiated Tictac Art Centre as an artistic home base.

David Zambrano has been a monumental figure in the international dance community for more than 40 years, and his passion for cultural exchange continues to influence his work. Zambrano is an ambassador and liaison across many borders, bringing together artists from all over the planet for his projects. He has taught his own approach to dance in more than 75 countries and has performed at hundreds of venues across the world. His pieces range from set choreography, structured improvisation, and pure improvisation. Born in Venezuela, Zambrano spent 15 years in New York and now lives in between Amsterdam and Brussels. In 2018 he, together with his partner Mat Voorter, initiated Tictac Art Centre as an artistic home base.

Dancer, choreographer, singer and actress. She is one of the most versatile artists in the field of jazz dance. Known for her sensational 20s Charleston and solo jazz dance style she has garnered over 200 million views online. She has toured the world since 2010, teaching and performing her original work in over 35 countries around the globe.

Trained in competitive ballroom dance since the age of 6, modern jazz and theatre since 2006. Ksenia’s current specialisation is solo dance styles to different types of jazz music: ragtime, swing, bebop, cool jazz, contemporary jazz, 20s charleston, etc.

Ksenia regularly performs with live ensembles and orchestras. To name a few, Christian McBride Trio (US), Postmodern Jukebox (US), Barcelona Jazz Orchestra (Sp), Keystone Sextet (Fr), etc.

Being a versatile soloist Ksenia Parkhatskaya is also much in demand at classical music festivals. She has performed original choreographies to jazz arrangements of classical pieces with the Paris Opera Orchestra at “Un Violon Sur Le Sable” and “Symphonie d’ete” (Fr). Ksenia danced in the full length opera piece at O/Modernt (Swe) and performed for Aspen Santa Fe Ballet company (US).

Along with being a dancer, Ksenia is a singer. Together with her husband, bass player and composer David Duffy, she leads her ensemble – K Quintet. Following on from the award-winning 2020 single Rose and Blue she presents her full-length debut Colours.

David Zambrano has been a monumental figure in the international dance community for more than 40 years, and his passion for cultural exchange continues to influence his work. Zambrano is an ambassador and liaison across many borders, bringing together artists from all over the planet for his projects. He has taught his own approach to dance in more than 75 countries and has performed at hundreds of venues across the world. His pieces range from set choreography, structured improvisation, and pure improvisation. Born in Venezuela, Zambrano spent 15 years in New York and now lives in between Amsterdam and Brussels. In 2018 he, together with his partner Mat Voorter, initiated Tictac Art Centre as an artistic home base.

David Zambrano has been a monumental figure in the international dance community for more than 40 years, and his passion for cultural exchange continues to influence his work. Zambrano is an ambassador and liaison across many borders, bringing together artists from all over the planet for his projects. He has taught his own approach to dance in more than 75 countries and has performed at hundreds of venues across the world. His pieces range from set choreography, structured improvisation, and pure improvisation. Born in Venezuela, Zambrano spent 15 years in New York and now lives in between Amsterdam and Brussels. In 2018 he, together with his partner Mat Voorter, initiated Tictac Art Centre as an artistic home base.

Dancer, choreographer, singer and actress. She is one of the most versatile artists in the field of jazz dance. Known for her sensational 20s Charleston and solo jazz dance style she has garnered over 200 million views online. She has toured the world since 2010, teaching and performing her original work in over 35 countries around the globe.

Trained in competitive ballroom dance since the age of 6, modern jazz and theatre since 2006. Ksenia’s current specialisation is solo dance styles to different types of jazz music: ragtime, swing, bebop, cool jazz, contemporary jazz, 20s charleston, etc.

Ksenia regularly performs with live ensembles and orchestras. To name a few, Christian McBride Trio (US), Postmodern Jukebox (US), Barcelona Jazz Orchestra (Sp), Keystone Sextet (Fr), etc.

Being a versatile soloist Ksenia Parkhatskaya is also much in demand at classical music festivals. She has performed original choreographies to jazz arrangements of classical pieces with the Paris Opera Orchestra at “Un Violon Sur Le Sable” and “Symphonie d’ete” (Fr). Ksenia danced in the full length opera piece at O/Modernt (Swe) and performed for Aspen Santa Fe Ballet company (US).

Along with being a dancer, Ksenia is a singer. Together with her husband, bass player and composer David Duffy, she leads her ensemble – K Quintet. Following on from the award-winning 2020 single Rose and Blue she presents her full-length debut Colours.

David Zambrano has been a monumental figure in the international dance community for more than 40 years, and his passion for cultural exchange continues to influence his work. Zambrano is an ambassador and liaison across many borders, bringing together artists from all over the planet for his projects. He has taught his own approach to dance in more than 75 countries and has performed at hundreds of venues across the world. His pieces range from set choreography, structured improvisation, and pure improvisation. Born in Venezuela, Zambrano spent 15 years in New York and now lives in between Amsterdam and Brussels. In 2018 he, together with his partner Mat Voorter, initiated Tictac Art Centre as an artistic home base.

David Zambrano has been a monumental figure in the international dance community for more than 40 years, and his passion for cultural exchange continues to influence his work. Zambrano is an ambassador and liaison across many borders, bringing together artists from all over the planet for his projects. He has taught his own approach to dance in more than 75 countries and has performed at hundreds of venues across the world. His pieces range from set choreography, structured improvisation, and pure improvisation. Born in Venezuela, Zambrano spent 15 years in New York and now lives in between Amsterdam and Brussels. In 2018 he, together with his partner Mat Voorter, initiated Tictac Art Centre as an artistic home base.

Dancer, choreographer, singer and actress. She is one of the most versatile artists in the field of jazz dance. Known for her sensational 20s Charleston and solo jazz dance style she has garnered over 200 million views online. She has toured the world since 2010, teaching and performing her original work in over 35 countries around the globe.

Trained in competitive ballroom dance since the age of 6, modern jazz and theatre since 2006. Ksenia’s current specialisation is solo dance styles to different types of jazz music: ragtime, swing, bebop, cool jazz, contemporary jazz, 20s charleston, etc.

Ksenia regularly performs with live ensembles and orchestras. To name a few, Christian McBride Trio (US), Postmodern Jukebox (US), Barcelona Jazz Orchestra (Sp), Keystone Sextet (Fr), etc.

Being a versatile soloist Ksenia Parkhatskaya is also much in demand at classical music festivals. She has performed original choreographies to jazz arrangements of classical pieces with the Paris Opera Orchestra at “Un Violon Sur Le Sable” and “Symphonie d’ete” (Fr). Ksenia danced in the full length opera piece at O/Modernt (Swe) and performed for Aspen Santa Fe Ballet company (US).

Along with being a dancer, Ksenia is a singer. Together with her husband, bass player and composer David Duffy, she leads her ensemble – K Quintet. Following on from the award-winning 2020 single Rose and Blue she presents her full-length debut Colours.

David Zambrano has been a monumental figure in the international dance community for more than 40 years, and his passion for cultural exchange continues to influence his work. Zambrano is an ambassador and liaison across many borders, bringing together artists from all over the planet for his projects. He has taught his own approach to dance in more than 75 countries and has performed at hundreds of venues across the world. His pieces range from set choreography, structured improvisation, and pure improvisation. Born in Venezuela, Zambrano spent 15 years in New York and now lives in between Amsterdam and Brussels. In 2018 he, together with his partner Mat Voorter, initiated Tictac Art Centre as an artistic home base.

The Mozambican dancer and choreographer is the artistic director of the dance company which bears his name. Horacio Macuacua develops projects that aim to go beyond established forms. Flexibility of mind and availability to catch the moment translate movement instantly into compositions that are complex and elaborated, displaying depth and playfulness, darkness and light. Each composition is a journey to reinvent and transform within the parameters of meaning. He has carried out his projects: COMUM, Canais, Orobroy, Stop! (1st Prize and Puma Creative Prize at Danse l’Afrique Danse Festival 2010), Smile If You Can!, Fighting room, Convoy, Paradise is not in the sky! and Theka.

Horacio has collaborated with choreographers Panaibra Gabriel Canda/CulturArte, Cristina Moura, Thomas Hauert, George Khumalo, Wim Vandekeybus/Última Vez … and David Zambrano, considering him his maestro and mentor. As a teacher he has given classes and workshops in France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Holland, Cyprus, USA, South Korea, Brazil, South Africa, Mozambique, etc….

Carla Parcianello is an Italian dance artist based in Belgium.

Trained primarily in street and club dance styles, they embrace Whacking as their main form of expression. The underground battle scene played a key role in their development as a dancer. Since moving to Belgium in 2022, they have worked as a stage performer in Belgium, France, and the Netherlands, while also emerging as a choreographer. In 2025, they premiered their first solo dance-theatre piece, Capricciosa.

As an educator, Carla aims to create an inclusive space within Whacking practice that invites people to find their own voice, have fun, and resist the standardization of the style.

David Zambrano has been a monumental figure in the international dance community for more than 40 years, and his passion for cultural exchange continues to influence his work. Zambrano is an ambassador and liaison across many borders, bringing together artists from all over the planet for his projects. He has taught his own approach to dance in more than 75 countries and has performed at hundreds of venues across the world. His pieces range from set choreography, structured improvisation, and pure improvisation. Born in Venezuela, Zambrano spent 15 years in New York and now lives in between Amsterdam and Brussels. In 2018 he, together with his partner Mat Voorter, initiated Tictac Art Centre as an artistic home base.

The Mozambican dancer and choreographer is the artistic director of the dance company which bears his name. Horacio Macuacua develops projects that aim to go beyond established forms. Flexibility of mind and availability to catch the moment translate movement instantly into compositions that are complex and elaborated, displaying depth and playfulness, darkness and light. Each composition is a journey to reinvent and transform within the parameters of meaning. He has carried out his projects: COMUM, Canais, Orobroy, Stop! (1st Prize and Puma Creative Prize at Danse l’Afrique Danse Festival 2010), Smile If You Can!, Fighting room, Convoy, Paradise is not in the sky! and Theka.

Horacio has collaborated with choreographers Panaibra Gabriel Canda/CulturArte, Cristina Moura, Thomas Hauert, George Khumalo, Wim Vandekeybus/Última Vez … and David Zambrano, considering him his maestro and mentor. As a teacher he has given classes and workshops in France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Holland, Cyprus, USA, South Korea, Brazil, South Africa, Mozambique, etc….

Carla Parcianello is an Italian dance artist based in Belgium.

Trained primarily in street and club dance styles, they embrace Whacking as their main form of expression. The underground battle scene played a key role in their development as a dancer. Since moving to Belgium in 2022, they have worked as a stage performer in Belgium, France, and the Netherlands, while also emerging as a choreographer. In 2025, they premiered their first solo dance-theatre piece, Capricciosa.

As an educator, Carla aims to create an inclusive space within Whacking practice that invites people to find their own voice, have fun, and resist the standardization of the style.

David Zambrano has been a monumental figure in the international dance community for more than 40 years, and his passion for cultural exchange continues to influence his work. Zambrano is an ambassador and liaison across many borders, bringing together artists from all over the planet for his projects. He has taught his own approach to dance in more than 75 countries and has performed at hundreds of venues across the world. His pieces range from set choreography, structured improvisation, and pure improvisation. Born in Venezuela, Zambrano spent 15 years in New York and now lives in between Amsterdam and Brussels. In 2018 he, together with his partner Mat Voorter, initiated Tictac Art Centre as an artistic home base.

The Mozambican dancer and choreographer is the artistic director of the dance company which bears his name. Horacio Macuacua develops projects that aim to go beyond established forms. Flexibility of mind and availability to catch the moment translate movement instantly into compositions that are complex and elaborated, displaying depth and playfulness, darkness and light. Each composition is a journey to reinvent and transform within the parameters of meaning. He has carried out his projects: COMUM, Canais, Orobroy, Stop! (1st Prize and Puma Creative Prize at Danse l’Afrique Danse Festival 2010), Smile If You Can!, Fighting room, Convoy, Paradise is not in the sky! and Theka.

Horacio has collaborated with choreographers Panaibra Gabriel Canda/CulturArte, Cristina Moura, Thomas Hauert, George Khumalo, Wim Vandekeybus/Última Vez … and David Zambrano, considering him his maestro and mentor. As a teacher he has given classes and workshops in France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Holland, Cyprus, USA, South Korea, Brazil, South Africa, Mozambique, etc….

Lysanne van Berlo is a Dutch dancer, teacher, and choreographer based in Belgium, and a dancer with Anton Lachky Company. She began her movement journey with taekwondo, started dancing at 16 through hip hop dance, and later completed a Contemporary Urban education in the Netherlands. She has worked with multiple hip hop and theatre companies in the Netherlands before moving to Brussels to join Anton Lachky Company. In addition to her work as a professional dancer, Lysanne created her own movement approach called the Musiquality Method: a practice that connects music and movement through hip hop–based physical qualities, dynamics, and emotional expression. She has been teaching the method internationally for several years.

Dancer, choreographer, singer and actress. She is one of the most versatile artists in the field of jazz dance. Known for her sensational 20s Charleston and solo jazz dance style she has garnered over 200 million views online. She has toured the world since 2010, teaching and performing her original work in over 35 countries around the globe.

Trained in competitive ballroom dance since the age of 6, modern jazz and theatre since 2006. Ksenia’s current specialisation is solo dance styles to different types of jazz music: ragtime, swing, bebop, cool jazz, contemporary jazz, 20s charleston, etc.

Ksenia regularly performs with live ensembles and orchestras. To name a few, Christian McBride Trio (US), Postmodern Jukebox (US), Barcelona Jazz Orchestra (Sp), Keystone Sextet (Fr), etc.

Being a versatile soloist Ksenia Parkhatskaya is also much in demand at classical music festivals. She has performed original choreographies to jazz arrangements of classical pieces with the Paris Opera Orchestra at “Un Violon Sur Le Sable” and “Symphonie d’ete” (Fr). Ksenia danced in the full length opera piece at O/Modernt (Swe) and performed for Aspen Santa Fe Ballet company (US).

Along with being a dancer, Ksenia is a singer. Together with her husband, bass player and composer David Duffy, she leads her ensemble – K Quintet. Following on from the award-winning 2020 single Rose and Blue she presents her full-length debut Colours.