WHO ARE THE FAKERS?
Stephanie Miracle, Artistic Director
After the success of her site-specific collaborative project bang! bang! Stephanie began FAKERS CLUB in the fall of 2015 in Essen, Germany. The Fakers met once a week to research performativity and cinematic compositions in and for public spaces. This soon developed in to an serial format and the collective began creating weekly episodes. The project has now be going for 10 years and continues with the same original team of collaborators plus new member.
After the success of her site-specific collaborative project bang! bang! Stephanie began FAKERS CLUB in the fall of 2015 in Essen, Germany. The Fakers met once a week to research performativity and cinematic compositions in and for public spaces. This soon developed in to an serial format and the collective began creating weekly episodes. The project has now be going for 10 years and continues with the same original team of collaborators plus new member.
Charlotte Virgile as Molly
Charlotte studied contemporary dance at the Folkwang University of the Arts. After completing her studies, she worked with the Folkwang company “TanzStudio”. From 2015 to 2017 Charlotte was a guest dancer at the Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch for “Le Sacre du Printemps”. She has been working for Luke Murphy and DIN A 13 tanzcompany since 2017.
Charlotte studied contemporary dance at the Folkwang University of the Arts. After completing her studies, she worked with the Folkwang company “TanzStudio”. From 2015 to 2017 Charlotte was a guest dancer at the Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch for “Le Sacre du Printemps”. She has been working for Luke Murphy and DIN A 13 tanzcompany since 2017.
Jordan Gigout as Der Kleine Prinz/Herbert
Jordan Gigout (1993) is a dancer and dance notator working at the intersection of performance, writing, and speculative practices. Based largely in Germany, he has collaborated with institutions such as Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch, Staatstheater Kassel, and the Folkwang Tanzstudio, and has worked as a freelance performer with Céline Bellut, Marlin de Haan, Carla Jordão, Marie-Lena Kaiser, Richard Siegal, Isabelle Wenzel, Johannes Wieland, and Sebastian Zuber. Since its creation in 2015, he has been a member of the FAKERS CLUB, a live-cinema public performance project directed by Stephanie Miracle. He holds a Bachelor in Dance from the Folkwang University of the Arts and is an alumni of the German National Academic Foundation.
In 2024, he began his Master’s in Dance Notation and Choreography Writing at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, focusing on Kinetography Laban. His research considers dance notation as a space for ethical reflection and narrative invention—where writing is not just a tool of preservation, but a creative act that shapes how dance is remembered, shared, and imagined. By drawing on speculative practices, he repositions the notator as a storyteller and active agent in choreography’s evolving landscape.
Jordan Gigout (1993) is a dancer and dance notator working at the intersection of performance, writing, and speculative practices. Based largely in Germany, he has collaborated with institutions such as Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch, Staatstheater Kassel, and the Folkwang Tanzstudio, and has worked as a freelance performer with Céline Bellut, Marlin de Haan, Carla Jordão, Marie-Lena Kaiser, Richard Siegal, Isabelle Wenzel, Johannes Wieland, and Sebastian Zuber. Since its creation in 2015, he has been a member of the FAKERS CLUB, a live-cinema public performance project directed by Stephanie Miracle. He holds a Bachelor in Dance from the Folkwang University of the Arts and is an alumni of the German National Academic Foundation.
In 2024, he began his Master’s in Dance Notation and Choreography Writing at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, focusing on Kinetography Laban. His research considers dance notation as a space for ethical reflection and narrative invention—where writing is not just a tool of preservation, but a creative act that shapes how dance is remembered, shared, and imagined. By drawing on speculative practices, he repositions the notator as a storyteller and active agent in choreography’s evolving landscape.
Alejandro Russo as Chad
Alejandro is co-director of the company La Malagua. Trained as an Industrial Engineer at the University of Buenos Aires and as a contemporary dancer at the UNA (National University of Art), he holds a Master's degree in Dance Composition from the Folkwang School in Germany. In 2023, he earned his undergraduate degree in Laban Movement Notation from the CNSMDP (National Conservatory of Music and Dance in Paris).
In 2017, he co-created the show tRio with Luísa Saraiva, co-produced by the Instavel company in Porto and TanwFaktur in Cologne and presented at the Municipal Theater of Porto Campo Alegre in Portugal. He collaborates as a performer with numerous choreographers in Germany and France, including Stephanie Miracle, Foteini Papadopoulou, Ben J Riepe, Luísa Saraiva, Tim Cecatka, Carla Foris, Nathalie Baldo, and Petra Vermeersch.
An artist supported by Le Gymnase-CDCN Roubaix in 2020-2021 as part of a Pas à Pas residency at the DRAC Hauts-de-France, he was selected as a Happynest #5 artist in 2021-2022 for the creation of his first choreographic solo, Être-Autre, premiered in March 2023 at the Gymnase CDCN. He is currently working on his next creation, FabriK: Metamorphoses of a Connected Worker (working title), scheduled for release in 2026. From 2022 to 2025, he is one of the choreographic artists involved in the European Dance Well project, which aims to engage people with movement disorders in dance and promote well-being and social cohesion through an innovative approach to the body in movement.
Alejandro is co-director of the company La Malagua. Trained as an Industrial Engineer at the University of Buenos Aires and as a contemporary dancer at the UNA (National University of Art), he holds a Master's degree in Dance Composition from the Folkwang School in Germany. In 2023, he earned his undergraduate degree in Laban Movement Notation from the CNSMDP (National Conservatory of Music and Dance in Paris).
In 2017, he co-created the show tRio with Luísa Saraiva, co-produced by the Instavel company in Porto and TanwFaktur in Cologne and presented at the Municipal Theater of Porto Campo Alegre in Portugal. He collaborates as a performer with numerous choreographers in Germany and France, including Stephanie Miracle, Foteini Papadopoulou, Ben J Riepe, Luísa Saraiva, Tim Cecatka, Carla Foris, Nathalie Baldo, and Petra Vermeersch.
An artist supported by Le Gymnase-CDCN Roubaix in 2020-2021 as part of a Pas à Pas residency at the DRAC Hauts-de-France, he was selected as a Happynest #5 artist in 2021-2022 for the creation of his first choreographic solo, Être-Autre, premiered in March 2023 at the Gymnase CDCN. He is currently working on his next creation, FabriK: Metamorphoses of a Connected Worker (working title), scheduled for release in 2026. From 2022 to 2025, he is one of the choreographic artists involved in the European Dance Well project, which aims to engage people with movement disorders in dance and promote well-being and social cohesion through an innovative approach to the body in movement.
Narumi Saso as Zazie
Narumi was born in Aichi, Japan. She started dancing when she was 6 years old. She graduated bachelor and master of dance education at Japan Women's Physical Education in Tokyo. In 2014 she moved to Germany, studied modern and contemporary dance at Folkwang Universität der Künste in Essen, Germany. From 2018 till 2022 she was a member of Folkwang Tanzstudio. In parallel, she started to work as a freelance artist in Germany and France. She collaborated with Thusnelda Mercy, Pascal Merighi, Reinhild Hoffmann, David Hernandez, Michiel Vandevelde, Stephanie Miracle,
Navala 'Niku' Chaudhari, Daniel Goldin, Marie-lena Kaiser, Henrietta Horn, Jan Möllmer, Tsai Wei Tien and more..
Her greatest strength lies in improvisational dance, where she thrives in dynamic collaborations with musicians and other performers. She is deeply drawn to the beauty of spontaneous moments that emerge from improvisation and is eager to explore this unpredictability further, seeking to expand the boundaries of her artistic expression.
Baptiste Bersoux as Ricky.
Baptiste was born prematurely in 1994 in Valence and moved to Toulouse (where he should have been born!) to start attending the circus school "Le Lido" at the age of 4. There he learns different techniques such as handstand, wire balancing, acrobatic lifts, associated with a theatrical and clownish approach to the stage. This growing interest in Physical Theatre and Performance took him to Germany in Essen where he completed in 2018 dance studies at the Folkwang University of arts. During his studies he worked as a performer in solo and group projects with different choreographers such as Thusnelda Mercy, Jan Möllmer, Navala 'Niku' Chaudhari, Johannes Klaus (theater director), Daniel Goldin. In parallel, he also creates a series of short improvised pieces where he start to refines a dancing character between clown and mime, alone or in collaboration. From 2018 to 2020 he was a member of the ensemble of Folkwang Tanz Studio, Dance Company where he works with Stephanie Miracle (USA), Henrietta Horn, Michiel Vandevelde (Belgium), Reinhild Hoffman, Marie-Lena Kaiser and other. Currently he works as a freelance dance artist in Germany and France with artists and choreographers such as miu mimura, Fang-Yun Lo/Polymer DMT, Felix Bürkle and more recently with Peculiar Man (Jan Möllmer and Tsai-Wei Tien in Wuppertal), performing:group (Köln) and Alexandra Waierstall (Düsseldorf). He combines his work as a performer with multiple disciplines such as clowning, DJ, sculpture and set design.
Narumi was born in Aichi, Japan. She started dancing when she was 6 years old. She graduated bachelor and master of dance education at Japan Women's Physical Education in Tokyo. In 2014 she moved to Germany, studied modern and contemporary dance at Folkwang Universität der Künste in Essen, Germany. From 2018 till 2022 she was a member of Folkwang Tanzstudio. In parallel, she started to work as a freelance artist in Germany and France. She collaborated with Thusnelda Mercy, Pascal Merighi, Reinhild Hoffmann, David Hernandez, Michiel Vandevelde, Stephanie Miracle,
Navala 'Niku' Chaudhari, Daniel Goldin, Marie-lena Kaiser, Henrietta Horn, Jan Möllmer, Tsai Wei Tien and more..
Her greatest strength lies in improvisational dance, where she thrives in dynamic collaborations with musicians and other performers. She is deeply drawn to the beauty of spontaneous moments that emerge from improvisation and is eager to explore this unpredictability further, seeking to expand the boundaries of her artistic expression.
Baptiste Bersoux as Ricky.
Baptiste was born prematurely in 1994 in Valence and moved to Toulouse (where he should have been born!) to start attending the circus school "Le Lido" at the age of 4. There he learns different techniques such as handstand, wire balancing, acrobatic lifts, associated with a theatrical and clownish approach to the stage. This growing interest in Physical Theatre and Performance took him to Germany in Essen where he completed in 2018 dance studies at the Folkwang University of arts. During his studies he worked as a performer in solo and group projects with different choreographers such as Thusnelda Mercy, Jan Möllmer, Navala 'Niku' Chaudhari, Johannes Klaus (theater director), Daniel Goldin. In parallel, he also creates a series of short improvised pieces where he start to refines a dancing character between clown and mime, alone or in collaboration. From 2018 to 2020 he was a member of the ensemble of Folkwang Tanz Studio, Dance Company where he works with Stephanie Miracle (USA), Henrietta Horn, Michiel Vandevelde (Belgium), Reinhild Hoffman, Marie-Lena Kaiser and other. Currently he works as a freelance dance artist in Germany and France with artists and choreographers such as miu mimura, Fang-Yun Lo/Polymer DMT, Felix Bürkle and more recently with Peculiar Man (Jan Möllmer and Tsai-Wei Tien in Wuppertal), performing:group (Köln) and Alexandra Waierstall (Düsseldorf). He combines his work as a performer with multiple disciplines such as clowning, DJ, sculpture and set design.
Simon Camatta as the Gardener, sound designer and composer
Born 1976 in Essen, Simon got his first drumkit as a christmas present at the age of 11. He studied Jazz at the Folkwang Hochschule in Essen. For twentyfive years now he is playing music of various styles and in many constellations around half of the world. At present you can listen to him with The Dorf, Handsome Couple feat. DJ Illvibe and as well with diverse projects of Improv Music and in some Theaters and Dance Ensembles. Topping it all he is solo on the way.
Born 1976 in Essen, Simon got his first drumkit as a christmas present at the age of 11. He studied Jazz at the Folkwang Hochschule in Essen. For twentyfive years now he is playing music of various styles and in many constellations around half of the world. At present you can listen to him with The Dorf, Handsome Couple feat. DJ Illvibe and as well with diverse projects of Improv Music and in some Theaters and Dance Ensembles. Topping it all he is solo on the way.
Maylis Sanchez, cinematographer
Maylis is a film maker based in Toulouse.
For as long as I can remember, I have always seen the world through my prism of symbols and metaphors. I love the multi-dimensional aspect of film and the immense possibilities of universes that can be created. My research as a video artist is mostly directed around movement and body expression. Dance as an aesthetic conveys ideas, thoughts, and sometimes unspeakable feelings.
When I arrived in Berlin, I redefined my visual identity as a freelancer. I directed several experimental artistic films, collaborated with performers (musicians, dancers, circus), as well as audiovisual services at Berlinale for the french distribution company Epicentre Films. Currently, I work mainly in collaboration with choreographers and dancers. Body expression has always taken an important place in my video universe.
I have a passion for storytelling. In my films as in my life, I aim to create meaning. This is what led me to study cultural mediation and communication, where I discovered human sciences (sociology, psychology, anthropology), and the sciences of language.
These studies taught me how to connect people with artistic work and participate in creating meaning. This involves empathizing with the different types of audiences, understanding and providing them with the tools to appropriate and experience the piece of art.
Maylis is a film maker based in Toulouse.
For as long as I can remember, I have always seen the world through my prism of symbols and metaphors. I love the multi-dimensional aspect of film and the immense possibilities of universes that can be created. My research as a video artist is mostly directed around movement and body expression. Dance as an aesthetic conveys ideas, thoughts, and sometimes unspeakable feelings.
When I arrived in Berlin, I redefined my visual identity as a freelancer. I directed several experimental artistic films, collaborated with performers (musicians, dancers, circus), as well as audiovisual services at Berlinale for the french distribution company Epicentre Films. Currently, I work mainly in collaboration with choreographers and dancers. Body expression has always taken an important place in my video universe.
I have a passion for storytelling. In my films as in my life, I aim to create meaning. This is what led me to study cultural mediation and communication, where I discovered human sciences (sociology, psychology, anthropology), and the sciences of language.
These studies taught me how to connect people with artistic work and participate in creating meaning. This involves empathizing with the different types of audiences, understanding and providing them with the tools to appropriate and experience the piece of art.
Jason Vernon, FAKERS research assistant
Jason is a fourth year undergraduate student at the University of Iowa, majoring in Theatre Arts, minoring in Dance, and pursuing a certificate in Social Justice and the Performing Arts. He joined FAKERS CLUB in the summer of 2025 as a research assistant. He is a recipient of the Independent Creative Research by Undergraduates fellowship, funded by the Office of Undergraduate Research. Jason is also the 2025/26 Marcia Thayer Scholar, an award given to one undergraduate student who demonstrates excellence in more than one performing art. Previously, Jason has collaborated with Stephanie Miracle at the UIowa Dance Gala, on the piece since we have come this far, how do we get back? Which was also presented at RADfest in Kalamazoo, MI. Other credits include UIowa's mainstage productions of Dance Nation by Clare Barron, and Shakespeare's Macbeth.
Jason is a fourth year undergraduate student at the University of Iowa, majoring in Theatre Arts, minoring in Dance, and pursuing a certificate in Social Justice and the Performing Arts. He joined FAKERS CLUB in the summer of 2025 as a research assistant. He is a recipient of the Independent Creative Research by Undergraduates fellowship, funded by the Office of Undergraduate Research. Jason is also the 2025/26 Marcia Thayer Scholar, an award given to one undergraduate student who demonstrates excellence in more than one performing art. Previously, Jason has collaborated with Stephanie Miracle at the UIowa Dance Gala, on the piece since we have come this far, how do we get back? Which was also presented at RADfest in Kalamazoo, MI. Other credits include UIowa's mainstage productions of Dance Nation by Clare Barron, and Shakespeare's Macbeth.
More BIOS coming soon...
Liliana Ferri as Victoria
Johann Geidies as Franky
Nejma Larichi as Nanette
Uwe Brauns as Oskar
Celine Bellut as the outside eye
Kristen Hollingsworth as the mysterious woman
Guest performances by Lauren Linder, Jaruam Xavier, Christopher Miracle, Erin Miracle, Mary Miracle, FAKERS Istanbul Edition
Liliana Ferri as Victoria
Johann Geidies as Franky
Nejma Larichi as Nanette
Uwe Brauns as Oskar
Celine Bellut as the outside eye
Kristen Hollingsworth as the mysterious woman
Guest performances by Lauren Linder, Jaruam Xavier, Christopher Miracle, Erin Miracle, Mary Miracle, FAKERS Istanbul Edition