The French-Senegalese choreographer and dancer, Amala Dianor will be performing a show based on the spirit of appropriation and remixing Jamaican dub from the 1960s in the Sala Roja Concha Velasco at Teatros del Canal on 28 and 29 November as part of the 43rd Autumn Festival .
The piece is inspired by Jamaican dub from the 1960s, a musical genre which came about from reggae and is characterised by its spirit of remixing and appropriation, taking this idea to the language of movement.
With hip hop roots, Dianor studied contemporary dance alongside leading figures like Georges Momboye, Françoise and Dominique Dupuy or Emanuel Gat, developing his own style that combines refined technique and street energy. Since making his debut, he has performed in shows such as Point Zero or Siguifin , whereby the latter supported the talent of West African artists.
This production is the result of a creative process that began in 2018 and has been enriched by an intense international tour. Over these years, Dianor has immersed himself in influences and experiences in countries like India, Brazil, Senegal and South Africa and he has also explored the American underground culture and attended street parties. He has also researched social media to discover and understand the latest trends in urban dance.
As a result of this artistic journey, the choreographer selected eleven dancers who are able to master styles such as voguing, pantsula, krump, waacking and new-style hip hop. On stage, they perform duets, trios or group choreographies within a space that simulates an apartment block illuminated by neon lights, creating a vibrant atmosphere reminiscent of a large dance floor. With its overwhelming energy, the evening transforms the theatre into a celebration of global hip hop and the urban culture, inviting the audience not only to watch, but to also join in the party.
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Venue: Teatros del Canal - Sala Roja Concha Velasco
Choreography - Amala DianorVisual Artist - Grégoire KorganowLive Music - Awir LeonDancers - Slate Hemedi Dindangila, Romain Franco, Jordan John Hope, Enock Kalubi Kadima, Mwendwa Marchand, Kgotsofalang Joseph Mavundla, Sangram Mukhopadhyay, Tatiana Gueria Nade, Yanis Ramet, Germain Zambi and Asia ZontaDeputy Director - Mélanie RogerTechnical Directors - Nicolas Barrot, Véronique CharbitHead of Production - Lucie JeannenotStage Construction - J uan Cariou, Fabienne Desfleches, Paul Dufayet, Valentin Dumeige, Moïse Elkaout, Manon Garnier, Louise Gateaud, Gaëlle Le-stum, Gaelle Meurice and Fanchon VoisinGraffiti Artist for Stage Design - François RaveauLighting and General Stage Management - Nicolas Tallec alternating with Agathe GeffroyCostumes - Minuit Deux and Fabrice CouturierSound Management - Emmanuel Catty alternating with Nicolas ChimotStage Management - David Normand, Martin Rahard alternating with Thibaut Trilles and Thibaud Le RouxProduction - Kaplan | Amala Dianor Company, subsidised by the State – DRAC Western Loire Region and the City of Angers. The Amala Dianor Company receives regular support from the French Institute and ONDA. It has been supported by the BNP Paribas Foundation since 2020.Co-production - Cannes Dance Festival – Costa Azul France; Théâtre de la Ville – Paris; Le Théâtre, national stage of Mâcon; Les Quinconces and L’Espal, national stage of Le Mans; Touka Danses CDCN Guayana; MC2: Grenoble; Théâtre Sénart, national stage; Le Volcan, national stage of Le Havre; Équinoxe, national stage of Châteauroux; Julidans – Amsterdam, Netherlands; Maison de la Danse, Lyon; Le Grand R, national stage of La Roche-sur-Yon; national stage of ALBI – Tarn; Cndc AngersSupport for the Project - BNP Paribas Foundation, backed by the Foundation of France; City of Angers; Western Loire Region; State – DGCAResearch Residency- Villa Albertine (USA.) in 2023, in collaboration with the Théâtre de la Ville – ParisStage Construction Residency - Le Moulin Fondu – Oposito – CNAREP – Garges-lès-GonesseWorkshop / Audition - Ménagerie de Verre – Paris
Approximate Duration: 1 hour
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