MATT SZCZEREK/
KUNDLE CRU
Matt Szczerek is a Dublin based dancer/ choreographer. He is creative director for Human Collective, curator of Dance2Connect Lab and choreographer for Kundle Cru. His movement is based in street dance and contemporary, Krump and Breaking. He has danced regularly with CoisCeim Dance Theatre and previously worked with choreographers like Botis Seva, Jill Crovisier, Joseph Toonga, Monica Martin Munoz and many others. He is a professional member of Dance Ireland and ISACS.
Kundle Cru is an international contemporary circus group renowned for their innovative and physically dynamic performances that blend circus skills, dance, and theatricality. The company is committed to creating work that is accessible, engaging, and thought-provoking. In addition to choreographer Matt Szczerek, other Kundle Cru members are composer Jack Foster (Ireland), Krump dancer Timothy Kakeeto (Sweden), circus artist Alessio Motta (Italy), circus artist Angelique Ross (Northern Ireland) and Art de Duplacement artist Louiseanne Wong (UK).
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Projects
Find out where to see Twisted Lane: Twisted Lane Instagram
Dance2Connect Lab
Dance2Connect Lab is an intensive programme for international and Irish professional dance artists, who locate their practice at the intersection between street dance and contemporary dance theatre, to engage with a guest choreographer/mentor of international quality. Previous choreographers and mentors include Mark “Brui5er” Sheats, US based choreographers Lisa Berman (MonaLisa) and Joseph Tran (MN Joe), Elon Hoglund from Tentacle Tribe, Antony Missen from Company Chameleon, and Joseph Toonga from Just US company.
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The Lab is an invaluable opportunity for street dancers to share with contemporary practitioners and to develop a deeper understanding of choreographic methodologies. It is open to advanced/intermediate dancers in all genres of movement and selection is by application process. Funded by the Arts Council of Ireland and Dance Ireland.
Practical Information:
We will have more details on next year’s programme in the coming months.
Blame Game
Blame Game is a high-energy, physically stunning performance that explores the social and political dynamics of blame and scapegoating. The show features a diverse cast of performers who seamlessly integrate breakdancing, juggling, Chinese pole, Krump, and contemporary dance to create a unique and captivating performance language.
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“THE dance piece Blame Game, an engaging new work from Kundle Cru with Crying Out Loud... some gorgeous sequences of dance choreographed by Mateusz Szczerak(sp) and Alessia Matta (sp)”. The Irish News
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International tour 2020 - 2023. Toured at Atoll Festival Germany, Belfast International Arts Festival, Birmingham Dance Festival, Bristol Circus City, Composé Festival Germany, La Verrerie d’AleÌ€s Pole National Cirque, Occitanie France, Lowry Theatre, Oxford Playhouse and Pitch'd Circus & Street Arts Festival Cork.
Credits:
Blame Game was originally produced by Crying Out Loud in association with Rua Red Arts Centre and Belfast International Arts Festival.
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With support from Arts Council Ireland; La Verrerie d’Alès Pole National Cirque Occitanie, France; 101 Arts Creation Space, UK; CircusStad Holland; Cheptel Aleïkoum, France; Het Klooster, Holland; Karlsruhe Atoll Festival Germany; Redbridge Drama Centre, UK, Subtopia, Sweden; Le Plus Petit Cirque du Monde, France and South Dublin Council.
Practical Information:
60 minutes
2 performances per day
Suitable for 7 years upwards
Dance and movement workshops available for young people and adults
Photo credits: Alice Underwood
Birds is a new work premiering in 2025 that takes the themes of injustice and oppression from cult classic One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. A raw expression of pent up frustration at today's norms and expectations where our wings feel clipped and freedom is a luxury most of us can't afford anymore. Kundle Cru's unique style this time involves the unconventional use of a Chinese pole and hybrid style of juggling, contact dance and hip hop.
Credits:
During 2024 Kundle Cru spent 5 weeks in residence on the development of Birds at INAC, Circus Factory and Galway Day. The development of BIRDS 2024 has been made possible thanks to financial support by the Arts Council of Ireland, Circus Factory and Fingal County Council. Additional production support provided by Circus Factory, Galway Dance, Promenade and the Everyman.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
Birds will be premiering in Ireland in 2025 - watch this space for more information!
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Available for touring from Autumn 2025, 2026 and beyond.