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Moroccan choreographer Fouad Boussouf took inspiration from the North African folk dances Taskiwine and Regadda to discover the strong connection between urban hiphop and traditional North African tribal dances. He combined rhythm—the language that drives the body—with mystical Gnawa traditional music to create NÄSS (People), a perfect integration of the two dance styles. Boussouf also directly and distinctly questions the origins and subsequent evolution of hip-hop through choreography.
\n\nHe says, "The creative process is like breathing, feeling the rhythms of the body and mystical feelings that emanate from within and awaken the connection between people and the land. "He adds, "NÄSS makes use of strong and powerful rhythms to invite audiences to join in and experience the pulse of life.”(Written by Stella TSAI)
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Activities
\n\nPre-talk | 11/8 Sun. 13:50-14:10 on the 2nd floor of the Opera House
\n\nFouad BOUSSOUF Workshop| TBD
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Creative and Production Team
\n\nChoreography|Fouad Boussouf
\n\nAssistant Choreographer|Bruno Domingues Torres
\n\nPerformers|Sami BLOND, Mathieu BORD, Maxime COZIC, Yanice DJAE, Loïc ELICE, Justin GOUIN, Sébastien VAGUE
\n\nLigthing Design|Fabrice Sarcy
\n\nCostumes and Scenography|Camille Vallat
\n\nMusic|Roman Bestion
\n\nPhotos|Charlotte Audureau
\n\nVideo|Floriane Pinard
\n\nTouring|Petya Hristova
\n\nTour Manager|Mathieu Morelle
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This work is coproduced by Théâtre Jean Vilar - Vitry-sur-Seine
\n\nLe Prisme - Élancourt、Institut du Monde Arabe - Tourcoing、Fontenay-en-Scènes - Fontenay-sous-bois、Théâtre des Bergeries - Noisy-le-Sec 、La Briqueterie - CDCN du Val-de-Marne、Le FLOW - Pôle Culture Ville de Lille、 ADAMI 、Institut Français de Marrakech
\n\nResidency|La Briqueterie - CDCN du Val-de-Marne、 POC d’Alfortville 、Centre National de la Danse、 Le FLOW - Pôle Culture Ville de Lille、 Studios Diptyk - St-Etienne、 Cirque Shems’y - Salé, Morocco、 Royal Air Maroc
\n\nFinancial Support|Conseil départemental du Val-de-Marne、 Région Ile-de-France、 ARCADI、 DRAC Ile-de-France、Vile de Vitry-sur-Seine、SPEDIDAM
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Artist Introduction
\n\nFouad BOUSSOUF
\n\nA choreographer, dancer and teacher, Fouad Boussouf founded Massala Dance Company in 2010, bringing together hip-hop, contemporary dance, North African traditional dances and new circus.
\n\nBorn in Morocco, Fouad moved to France in 1983 and began learning hiphop, modern jazz and circus. From 1997, he pursued his training in Paris, focusing on contemporary dance and hip-hop.
\n\nFouad Boussouf holds an MA and a Master in Social Sciences from the University of Paris XII, Créteil, where he also teaches on Dance and World Cultures. He has worked in various dance conservatories around Paris and regularly leads workshops in France and abroad. As a performer, Fouad has collaborated with Ahmed Lahcen, Farid Berki, Pierre Doussaint, Trick Nasty Crew and Megajam.
\n\nSince the establishment of Massala Dance Company in 2010, Fouad Boussouf has created several multi-disciplinary dance performances including Zoom, Deviation, Témoin(s), A Condition, Afflux, Concept Lavoir, Transe, The Elements, Esperluette, Le Moulin du Diable, and Näss.
\n\nMassala’s performances have received critical acclaim in France, Europe, The Caribbean, the Middle-East and North Africa. The company’s latest performance Näss (2018) was selected by Aerowaves European dance network for the 2018 edition of the Spring Forward Festival/Showcase and is currently receiving requests for touring from around the world.
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Presented as a part of Taiwan Dance Platform's exchange of Aerowaves.
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