Via Katlehong Dance ZA
Marco da Silva Ferreira PT
Amala Dianor FR
Via Injabulo
førm Inførms / Emaphakathini
Dance
Founded in 1992, South African company Via Katlehong Dance draws its name from the township where the Pantsula protest culture was born. Since then, the group has invited choreographers to work with them, combining tradition with its own new approach to blending protest and voices. Via Injabulo mixes the technical and rhythmic prowess of Via Katlehong with two choreographers invited to write a piece for each of them: Amala Dianor and Marco Da Silva Ferreira, two unique worlds at the crossroads of cultures. On the one hand, the French choreographer of Senegalese origin is inspired by tradition, contemporary dance and hip-hop and has written Emaphakathini, a tribute to freedom and emancipation, based on the personal stories of the performers. On the other hand, the Portuguese choreographer's førm Inførms showcases a burning sense of urgency, the topicality of clubbing and the memory of bones. A meeting in two parts for a poetic fusion of otherness.
Free shuttle from Geneva to Divonne-les-Bains. Reservation required.
L'Esplanade du Lac / Divonne-les-Bains
Tickets
Full rate : CHF 30.- / Reduced rate : CHF 20.- / Special rate : CHF 15.- / Festival-goer rate : CHF 7.-
Sat 10 Sep 2022 21:00
Sun 11 Sep 2022 17:00
Co-produced with Esplanade du lac, with support from Fonds culturel Sud – Artlink
Length 60' / With intermission
English
8 yrs.
Via Katlehong Dance
Choreography
førm Inførms: Marco Da Silva Ferreira
Emaphakathini: Amala Dianor
Dancers
Julia Burnhams, Katleho Lekhula, Monicca Magoro, Lungile Mahlangu, Tshepo Mohlabane, Kgadi Motsoane, Thato Qofela et Abel Vilakazi
Music Emaphakathini
Awir Leon
Music førm Inførms
Jonathan Uliel Saldanha
Lighting
Cárin Geada
Costume design førm Inførms
Dark Dindie styling concept
Costume design Emaphakathini
Julia Burnham
Stage Manager
Alexander Farmer
Project Directors
Buru Mohlabane, Steven Faleni (Via Katlehong Dance)
Diffusion
Damien Valette
Coordination
Louise Bailly
Pictures credit
John Hogg
Production
Via Katlehong Dance, Damien Valette Prod
Co-production
Chaillot Théâtre National de la Danse, Théâtre de la Ville - Paris, Maison de la Danse - Lyon, Festival DDD - Teatro Municipal do Porto, Le Grand T – Théâtre de Loire Atlantique, Créteil - Maison des Arts, Festival d’Avignon, Espace 1789 – Scène conventionnée danse de Saint-Ouen
Thanks
City of Ekurhuleni : Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Department
L'Esplanade du Lac / Divonne-les-Bains
Tickets
Full rate : CHF 30.- / Reduced rate : CHF 20.- / Special rate : CHF 15.- / Festival-goer rate : CHF 7.- / See rates details