"Ihsane", Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui's new creation at the Théâtre du Châtelet

From March 30 to April 6, 2025, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui presents Ihsane, an exploration between dance and calligraphy, accompanied by the Forces program, with the Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève.

With Ihsane, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui continues his dialogue between cultures and artistic disciplines. After Vlaemsch, chez moi in 2022, he continues his reflection on identity and transmission through a creation inspired by calligraphy, mathematics and music. Anchored between Europe and Africa, this choreographic show highlights the father-son relationship and the influence of Moroccan culture, particularly Tangier. An artistic quest that questions benevolence and perfection through movement.

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Ihsane, which means both a first name and an ideal difficult to translate into French, invites the performers to evolve in a labyrinthine space, where each gesture becomes an attempt to answer an essential question: how can we be there for each other, with humanity? Between Arab and Western influences, dance and visual symbols intertwine in a refined, immersive scenography.

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Alternating with this creation, the Forces program brings together three works in which the body is pushed to its limits. Boléro, choreographed by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Damien Jalet, reinvents circular movement into an intense dance of death. Busk by Aszure Barton and Strong by Sharon Eyalextend this physical exploration, questioning resilience and solitude.

Ihsane et Forces will appeal to contemporary dance fans who appreciate works that are at once visual, philosophical and sensory. Those who follow Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui 's work will find here his singular language, where the body becomes calligraphy and each movement explores an inner and collective quest. The diversity of influences, blending spirituality, Moroccan culture and choreographic experimentation, promises a unique stage experience.

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The Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève, known for its virtuosity and openness to contemporary choreographic writing, brings these works to life with remarkable precision and intensity. As for Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, he pursues a line of research in which dance and thought come together to question our relationship with the world and with each other.

Between a quest for harmony and physical commitment, Ihsane and Forces offer two complementary approaches to movement and human relationships. A spellbinding journey to discover at Théâtre du Châtelet, where dance and reflection intertwine to create a vibrant,immersive experience.

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