After eight years of artistic exploration and unforgettable performances, we announce with a mix of gratitude and nostalgia that we will cease our collaboration as CHRONOS. Since our beginnings, we have been driven by a shared passion for dance and storytelling, resulting in works that have left lasting impressions on us and our audiences. Each creation has been a labor of love and a research, starting from our fascination for a specific theme or societal phenomenon. With our performances, we aimed at creating physical experiences, that challenge the audience and explore the relationship between performer and spectator. 

The collective working method of CHRONOS meant that we were all equally responsible for the artistic, production and business work of the organization. We started with a group of five: Charlotte Mathiessen, Coralie Merle, Vera Goetzee, Sarah Soethoudt and Pascal Sangl. The last two left the collective for other professional journeys. Pascal in 2019 and Sarah in 2022. A big “Thank You” goes out to both of them for the unforgettable times together. 

Based in the vibrant city of Amsterdam, where we all studies together, our collective has been a sanctuary for creativity, collaboration, and deep artistic connections. Thanks to the support of the dance scene and institutions like AHK and MTD, Dansmakers, and ICK Amsterdam Artist Space. A special thank you to Suzy Blok for believing in us and Over Het IJ Festival for helping us grow and to the AFK and the Gravis Van Bylandt Stichting for the financial support.

As we look to the future, new professional and personal developments are on the horizon for us, and it is time for each of us to embark on new paths, carrying forward the lessons and experiences we have shared within CHRONOS. While we part ways in this collaborative form, the spirit of our collective will continue to influence our individual endeavors. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported us over the years—our audiences, collaborators, and the community that has surrounded us. Your belief in our vision has been a source of inspiration and motivation.