News

November 2025

We are looking for acrobatic performers for Frames (replacement and understudies)
Application deadline: 14/02/2026
More info and specifications

• Replacement: We are looking for an acrobatic performer (M/F/X) with strong skills and experience in partner acrobatics, to join the cast of Frames (2025) starting from summer 2026

• Understudies: We are looking for acrobatic performers (M/F/X) with strong skills and experience in partner acrobatics, to possibly take over some Frames (2025) performances, starting from summer 2026 (in case of injuries or double bookings).

April 2023

💥 Alexander Vantournhout wins Ultima Performing Arts Award

"The work of Alexander Vantournhout and his company not standing transcends the boundaries of disciplines and creates a unique and hybrid movement language. It is an ode to physical intelligence and the consistent dedication it requires. It is masterful balance art that sharpens all your senses."

With these words, the expert jury nominates Alexander Vantournhout as the laureate for the Ultima Performing Arts 2023. The full jury report can be consulted here (in Dutch). Every year, the Flemish Government awards 13 cultural laureates with an Ultima. The Ultimas are quality labels through which the government expresses recognition for the cultural importance of the laureates' work. Moreover, they act as stimuli for various cultural disciplines and enhance cultural awareness.

"What an honor! This Ultima invites one to reflect on the journey thus far. After 10 years of creating work, I am grateful to receive an award that acknowledges 9 creations with Not Standing company. I find myself thinking back to when I was 18 years old, mainly inspired by street theatre and sports, and wondering what I would have thought then. My work has always fallen between categories; it was neither this nor that. In the past, this ambiguity also had repercussions on commissions, as it led to not being represented... Can it be both? Just as a painter thinks in terms of colours, lines, and planes, can I think in terms of movement, objects, and partner relationships, rather than confining myself to genres like dance, circus, or theatre? (...) I am grateful for all the people who have supported and collaborated with me along the way, and I look forward to continuing to create and meet new and existing audiences."