Man Up! – The Dance Initiative/Åsa Heedman

Go for it! is a playful, intimate, and compelling dance performance in which three dancers come together in an explosive stage presentation. Drawing on street dance roots from different eras and cultures—breaking, West African dance, and swing/jazz—the performance creates a dynamic fusion of tradition, rhythm, energy, and personal stories.

Åsa Heedman serves as the choreographer, and on stage we see Jacob Börlin, Demba Niang, and Daniel Heedman—three dancers with different backgrounds, life experiences, and physical languages, united by their love of dance. Together, they challenge norms, break down prejudices, and explore questions of identity and masculinity. Who can I be as a man?

Set to newly composed music by rapper, producer, and artist Zacke Lekberg , *Man up!* emerges as a modern and thought-provoking performance with a strong energy, presence, and attitude. It is a theatrical experience that moves, entertains, and raises questions, where street dance expressions from different generations and cultures come together in a contemporary narrative about masculinity.

Cast/Credits

Choreography: Åsa Heedman
Dancers: Demba Niang, Jacob Börlin, and Daniel Heedman
Composer: Zakarias Zacke Lekberg
Visual Concept Consultation: Tove Berglund
Lighting Design: TBA
Technician: TBA
Producer: Erika Pekula Pettersson
Communications Producer: Sandra Byström
Coordinator: Hanna Lundqvist
Photos & Video: Oscar Byström / Kangero
Technical Coordination: Alex Jovic
Operations Manager: Marie Wårell