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 Insectes by Léa Cazauran, a choreographic fable exploring survival and resilience, and then Gray from the British company Boy Blue, a manifesto-like work oscillating between oppression and liberation.
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.
The evening is hosted by MC Jimmy Yudat and interpreted into French Sign Language (LSF) by Alexandre Rubis.
The performance includes lighting effects that may cause visual discomfort for some audience members.
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 · Insects
Choreographer Léa Cazauran Dancers Jesus Gil Sanchez, Laura Maillard, Tengis Jambaatsadmid, Anthony Mezence, Jimmy Vairon Production Manager Estelle Contamin Assistant Choreographer Clémence Pavageau Lighting and Set Design Marine Stroeher Costume Design and Production Peggy Housset, based on an original idea by Raphaël Lamy Props Designer Rosalie Loew Seamstress and Tailor Elizaveta Doroshenkova, Hercule Bougeâtes Music Composition Stéphane Lavallée Voice-over Aloise Sauvage
Confirmed Partners Centre de la danse Pierre Doussaint GPS&O – Les Mureaux, CCN du Havre – Le Phare, Initiatives d’Artistes en Danses Urbaines – Fondation de France, La Place – hip-hop cultural center, DRAC Île-de-France as part of the City of Paris Project Grant, With the support of patronage from Caisse des Dépôts, Additional support Resident of the Urban Cultures and Public Space Laboratory at CENTQUATRE-PARIS, La Maison de la Conversation – Adidas, CND – studio provision
CIE BOY BLUE · Gray
Composition and Concept by Michael “Mikey J” Asante Choreography Kenrick “H2O” Sandy Rehearsal Director Nathaniel Impraim Jones Lighting Lee Curran Costumes Ryan Dawson Laight Dancers Jimmy Allan, Maria Antunes, Theophilus O. Bailey, Hanna Dimtsu, Unkle TC, Nai Barrett, Kelsey Miller, Saiya Thomas Photographer Carl Fox
Opening performance by MADROOTZ
Artistic Direction Madrootz Collective Choreography Grichka Caruge Cast Grichka Caruge, Pierre-Claver « Dexter » Belleka, Melissa « Mamarootz » Lalsingué, Patrick « Flipside » Uy, Kevin « Bloody » Adjovi-Boco, Alvaro « Joker » Arias Fernandez, Hugo « Echo » Marie Music Mozarf Lighting Alexis Dansin Production Manager Lucie Lelaisant Production Art-Track
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
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Cité des Sciences
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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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