Piano for People: a free dance and piano workshop in La Villette

Dance to the sound of a grand piano, then listen to nocturnes while lying down in the Grande Halle: this is the flow of Piano for People, offered on Sunday, November 22, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at La Villette. This workshop with choreographer Dimitri Chamblas and pianist Johan Barnoin is free, with registration, and subject to availability.

The session opens with a dance workshop open to all bodies. Movement unfolds in relation to the live music played on site, with no prior dance experience required. The setup invites participants to engage with the artistic proposition, rather than to sit back and watch a performance from their seats.

A pause follows the opening segment, before a listening session of nocturnal piano pieces. Participants are then invited to lie down, entering a moment that shifts from activity to restful listening.

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La Villette advises wearing comfortable clothing and bringing a mat, a water bottle, and a snack. The meetup is set for 10:30 a.m. in front of Hall 3 at the Grande Halle ticket office, opposite Little Villette.

The workshop accompanies the presentation of Ulysse Marion, a new piece by Dimitri Chamblas with Marion Barbeau and Ulysse Zangs, slated for November 21–23. It offers a distinct engagement from the performance, with its own registration.

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