GOLDEN STAGE
11th edition
SHOW D'OUVERTURE BY MADROOTZ
LÉA CAZAURAN / CIE LADY ROCKS · Insectes
CIE BOY BLUE · Gray
1h30
For this new edition, Golden Stage brings together the raw energy of hip-hop and contemporary choreographic writing. The evening opens with a short piece selected through the Freestyle Villette call for projects, followed by Gray from the British company Boy Blue, a manifesto-like work oscillating between oppression and liberation, and then Insectes by Léa Cazauran, a choreographic fable exploring survival and resilience.
Opening Show by MADROOTZ
A new highlight of Golden Stage, the opening show showcases an original creation from the Freestyle Villette call for projects. Bringing together prominent figures and leaders of the Krump movement, Madrootz will lead the opening of this upcoming edition, celebrating the diversity and excellence of today’s hip-hop scene.
LÉA CAZAURAN / CIE LADY ROCKS · Insectes (Insects)
In Insectes, Léa Cazauran contrasts breakdance with insect behavior, two forms of physical resistance in hostile environments. Five dancers embody these often rejected but resilient creatures. Grounded support, speed, repetition: a physical and organic dance, fueled by Aloïse Sauvage’s voice and a hip-hop soundtrack. A choreographic manifesto on survival, adaptation, and the power of the tiny.
CIE BOY BLUE · Gray
Driven by vital energy, Gray explores the intimate and political tensions of the contemporary world. The British company Boy Blue delivers a dense and striking piece where hip-hop becomes a language of revolt, memory, and liberation. An excerpt from the triptych Blak Whyte Gray, this manifesto work deploys powerful and visceral dance. Widely acclaimed by UK critics and awarded multiple times.
Cultural action and Mediation
Alongside La Villette’s Arts and Cultural Education team, the performers of the Lady Rocks company hold more than thirty hours of workshops, three rehearsal visits, two surprise interventions in schools, and also lead training sessions with both the Versailles and Créteil education authorities.
LÉA CAZAURAN / CIE LADY ROCKS · Insectes
Choreographer Léa Cazauran Dancers Jesus Gil Sanchez, Laura Maillard, Tengis Jambaatsadmid, Anthony Mezence, Jimmy Vairon Production management Estelle Contamin Assistant choreographer Clémence Pavageau Lighting and set design Marine Stroeher Costume design and making Peggy Housset, based on an original idea by Raphaël Lamy Props master Rosalie Loew Costume makers Elizaveta Doroshenkova, Hercule Bougeâtes Musical composition Stéphane Lavallée Voice-over Aloise Sauvage Photo credit Timothée Lejolivet
CIE BOY BLUE · Gray
Created and directed by Kenrick “H2O” Sandy, Michael “Mikey J” Asante Choreography Kenrick “H2O” Sandy Music Kenrick “H2O” Sandy Rehearsal director Nathaniel Impraim Jones Photographer Carl Fox Lighting Lee Curran Costumes Ryan Dawson Laight Dancers Dani Harris-Walters, Dickson Mbi, Gemma Kay Hoddy, Idney De’Almeida, Natasha Gooden, Nicole McDowall, Ricardo Da Silva, Theophillus Oloyade
Practical information
Grande Halle
Metro
Line 5 - Porte de Pantin station
Tramway
Line 3b - Porte de Pantin station
Bus
Bus 75, 151 - Porte de Pantin stop
Parking
Q-Park
Philharmonie
Q-Park
Cité de la Musique - La Villette
Q-Park
Cité de la Musique - Conservatoire
Parking
Cité des Sciences
Bike GH
Vélib' docking points
Bike racks
Electric bikes
A battery container is located in front of the Grande Halle.
- Vibrating Vests / SubPac: Vibrating vests available on demand on-site
- LSF: Session available in French Sign Language
- Relax : a relaxed performance in a welcoming and inclusive setting, where everyone in the audience, with or without a disability, is received and respected in their individuality, 7.05.
- PRM contact at +33 1 40 03 75 75
- This area is accessible for people with reduced mobility (PRM).
- This area is partially accessible for deaf people, depending on the program.
- This area is partially accessible for hearing aid users, depending on the program.
- This area is partially accessible for visually impaired and blind people.
- This area is accessible for people with psychiatric, cognitive, and intellectual disabilities.
- On-site dining before and after the show, offered by Soré.
- On-site dining before and after the show, to be discovered HERE.
- The artistic and cultural education department at La Villette works with numerous schools and social sector organisations around this performance. During certain shows open to the general public, a significant number of young people may be welcomed into the audience.
Access to the venue is subject to a security check.
- The following are prohibited: all glass containers, sharp or blunt objects, weapons of any kind or replica weapons, animals except guide dogs for the blind, large luggage or bulky bags, and batteries for electric bikes or scooters.
- Security officers have sole discretion over which items are allowed or not.
- Bringing food into the performance hall is not permitted.
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