Portrait of Mehdi Kerkouche at La Scala Paris: a family fresco in motion

In Portrait, Mehdi Kerkouche examines the family as a living, moving and sometimes chaotic entity. Between attachment and rejection, refuge and constraint, he uses dance as a language to express these tensions and buried emotions. On stage, nine dancers from a variety of backgrounds give shape to this family dynamic. Solo, in duets or in groups, their interactions evolve with Lucie Antunes ' organic music , creating a mosaic of personalities and trajectories.

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Mehdi Kerkouche 's dynamic performances and accessible approach to contemporary dance have made him a rising star on the French choreographic scene. With Portrait, he continues his exploration of movement as a reflection of human emotions, in a show that promises to be both physical and sensitive.

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The family, the central theme of Portrait, should resonate with every spectator. Loving or suffocating, supportive or constrained: the play translates into gesture the multiple facets of these bonds that build us up.

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From April 3 to 13, 2025 at La Scala Paris, Portrait promises a powerful immersion in a vibrant choreographic universe. A work in which movement becomes a reflection of the emotions and family histories that shape us all.

This article is based on available information and is not based on a viewing of the show.

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