The project "(extra)ordinary" wants to investigate everyday life as well as "(extra)ordinariness" with a dance and movement research. In doing so, it wants to give dance enthusiasts access to hip-hop culture, regardless of age, origin, faith or gender. Participation is open to anyone over the age of 16, no previous dance experience is necessary. The whole thing takes place from 09.10.-14.10.2023 in the Stapeltor Duisburg.

Lilja Kopka and Anna Fentrop are responsible for the New Circus programme at the Ruhrfestspiele 2022. In this interview they tell us about the special features of contemporary circus and what fascinates them so much about this art form. They also give a us little insight into this year's programme selection.

Anyone who wants to see the dying Westerholt mine one more time before its urban revival should be quick now. In May, the Westerholt mine will be the venue for the RUbug Festival for Urban Art. 60 artists from all over the world will turn the former work spaces, halls and administrative buildings into their studios.