Twenty dancers combine their colective energy in an explosive dance piece by the acclaimed choreographer Saïdo Lehlouh. In a game that balances energy, personality and decision-making, dance is created from the vitality of the moment. Throughout this process the group is united by a strong common interest: bringing together dancers from different styles and backgrounds to develop a choreography that is centred on the vibrations and energy of their encounters.
Saïdo Lehlouh originally started in b-boying and made his name as a breaker with the Bad Trip Crew for his dynamic style combining fluid movements with authenticity. In ‘Témoin’ (Witness) he expands his choreographic vocabulary with several influences that go beyond hip-hop and have shaped the careers of the ensemble he has assembled. The piece draws on the individuality of the dancers and their way of improvising in a dynamic process of intense listening and encounters. ‘Témoin’ is a unique experience that celebrates the beauty of an instinctive and spontaneous hip-hop dance.
After the performance, the opening party of Tanzfestival Rhein Main will take place.
Credit: Raphael Stora & Le Kabuki
Choreography Saïdo Lehlouh
Assistant Choreographers Mehdi Baki, Evan Greenaway, Karim Khouader aka Karim KH
Dance Ndoho Ange, Mehdi Baki, Ilyess Benali aka Pocket, Kaê Brown Carvalho, Hugo Burtel, Audric Chauvin, Lorenzo Da Silva Dasse aka Ds, Marina de Remedios, Hugo De Vathaire, Jerson Diasonama, Sofiane « Double So» El Boukhari, Dylan Eusebe aka Buzz From Pluto, Chris Fargeot, Johanna Faye, Evan Greenaway, Théodora Guermonprez, Linda Hayford, Aliashka Hilsum, Marvin Kemat aka Zulu, Karim Khouader aka Karim KH, Kïne aka Young Wrestler, Odile Lacides, Oscar Lassus dit Layus, Timothée Lejolivet aka Timo, Anaïs Mauri aka Silent, Mulunesh aka Wrestler X, Mounia Nassangar, Émilie Ouedraogo Spencer aka Wounded, Yonas Perou aka Cosmos, Mathias Rassin aka Thias, Mathieu Rassin aka Thieu, Mattéo Raoelison aka Rao, Lumi Sow, Raphaël Stora, Timotkn, Clarisse Tognella, Lorenzo « Sweet » Vayssière, Aisi Zhou aka Joyce
Music Dramaturgy Raphaël Henard
Styling Johanna Faye
Costume Lydie Tarragon
Light Dorian Dhem
Sound Hugo Sempé, Adrien Kanter
Production Céline Gallet
A production by Cie Black Sheep Production Collectif FAIR-E / CCN de Rennes et de Bretagne
Co-production Théâtre de la Ville-Paris, Théâtre National de Bretagne, Maison de la Danse de Lyon, Le Cratère – scène nationale d’Alès, Charleroi Danse, Choreographic Center of Wallonia – Brussels, Château Rouge, tanzhaus nrw
Residency Théâtre de la Ville-Paris – Espace Cardin, Théâtre National de Bretagne – Salle Gabily, CCN de Rennes et de Bretagne. Project with the label Paris
Currently there are no upcoming performances of this Program.