Jan Martens' Rule of Three: Choreographing Information Overload

Jan Martens, a Belgian choreographer born in 1984, debuted his piece, Rule of Three, at the Festival d'Automne in Paris (Théâtre de la Ville – Espace Pierre Cardin) prior to its showing at the Romaeuropa Festival on November 22, 2017. Martens, known for his collaborative efforts with Noé Soulier, has showcased works such as Ode to the attempt (2015) and The dog days are over (2016) at Romaeuropa. Rule of Three features three dancers, including Steven Michel, and incorporates movement, light, and live music from American drummer NAH. The performance explores the fragmented nature of information consumption on social media, using physical exhaustion to illustrate overload, while highlighting the significance of the number three for balance and improvisation.