Taoufiq Izeddiou
Hmadcha
The World in Trance
Aix-en-Provence, MarrakechInspired by the rituals of the Moroccan Hmadcha brotherhood, this work by choreographer Taoufiq Izeddiou combines tradition and contemporary dance to create a captivating performance. The Sufi community has existed for more than 400 years and its rituals are characterised by music, poetry and rhythm. The aim of their dances is to achieve a collective trance.
The nine male performers in «Hmadcha» translate this mystical-spiritual experience into poetic images and ecstatic moments on stage. They go through the various stages of the trance, which culminates in a collectively experienced, physical and spiritual climax.
Izeddiou is a central figure in Morocco’s contemporary dance scene and pursues his interest in spirituality beyond religion into his artistic work. In «Hmadcha», he addresses themes such as community, vulnerability and resilience, skilfully using precise gestures and the sheer power of dance. In the course of the performance, the initially simple stage set, consisting of a large wall, transforms itself into a dramatic source of light that ingeniously plays with brightness and shadow. The music forms a central element of the piece and underlines its sensual, hypnotic aspect. The result is contemporary dance at its highest level, inviting the audience to surrender to the experience. (am)
Simple words
This dance piece mixes tradition and modern dance.
It is by Taoufiq Izeddiou from Morocco.
The piece uses movements from very old rituals.
The nine dancers seem to be hypnotised on stage.
There is a lot of music.
The music connects the new with the old.
Artistic direction and cast
| Choreografie | Taoufiq Izeddiou |
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| Mit | Saïd Ait Elmoumen, Oualid Abdelhak Dkouk, Abdel Mounim Elallami, Soufiane Faouzy Mrani, Moad Haddadi, Said El Haddaji, Taoufiq Izeddiou, Marouane Mezouar, Hassan Oumzili |
| Sounddesign | Mohamed Lamqayssi, Said Ait Elmoumen |
| Lichtdesign | Ivan Mathis |
| Licht, Tontechnik | Marine Pourquié |
| Produktionsleitung | Barbara Perraud, Ghizlane Boulouaert |
| Foto | Victoire Jaquet |
Production
| Produktion | Anania Danses |
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| Koproduktion | Festival On Marche, Théâtre Jean Vilar, Théâtre du Bois de l’Aune, Châteauvallon Liberté Scène Nationale, Pôle Arts de la Scène de la Friche Belle de Mai, Le Tangram Scène Nationale d’Evreux, Ballet du Nord CCN des Hauts-de-France |
| Residenzen | La Briqueterie CDCN du Val de Marne, Ecoles Municipales Artistiques de Vitry-sur-Seine, ESAV de Marrakech, Institut Français de Marrakech – Riad Denise Masson |
| Unterstützung | Ministère de la Culture du Maroc, African Culture Fund, Département du Val de Marne, Départements Bouches du Rhône, Region PACA, ADAMI |
| Premiere | November 2021, Théatre Jean Vilar (Vitry-sur-Seine) |
Seebühne
Contemporary Dance, Ritual, Collective Trance
Nominated for the ZKB Patronage Prize
Duration
1:10 hrs.
Language
no language skills required
Age
14 years plus
An inclusive event
Note
In case of adverse weather, the performance will be cancelled. Information on potential cancellation on our website no later than 2 hours before the start of performance
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Dates
shows from today- Mo 28.08. 21:00 - 22:10 CHF 49.–/29.–
- Tu 29.08. 21:00 - 22:10 CHF 49.–/29.–
- We 30.08. 21:00 - 22:10 CHF 49.–/29.–