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Ballet BC – Frontier / SWAY / BOLERO X

January 17th – 18th, 2026 Forum am Schlosspark, Ludwigsburg
January 22nd – 23rd, 2026 Théâtre de la Ville de Luxembourg, Luxembourg
January 27th, 2026 Graf Zeppelin House, Friedrichshafen
January 30th – 31st, 2026 Pfalzbau Ludwigshafen, Ludwigshafen
February 5th, 2026 Theater Bonn, Bonn
70 minutes & 2 intermissions

Ballet BC’s Return to EU

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Ballet BC always presents a diverse repertoire and is deeply committed to fostering creation and collaboration. The Canadian powerhouse of contemporary dance returns to Europe with a programme featuring three choreographic works that showcase its trademark blend of physical prowess and emotional depth.

Crystal Pite’s Frontier is a mesmerising exploration of the unknown, drawing parallels between dark matter in the universe and the mysteries of human consciousness. Ballet BC’s artistic director, Medhi Walerski, presents SWAY, an intimate ode to resilience and collective hope, inspired by Emily Dickinson’s poetry. Finally, Shahar Binyamini’s BOLERO X offers a fresh interpretation of Ravel’s iconic composition, where twenty dancers celebrate the power of dance through compelling repetition and collective energy.

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Abou Lagraa – Carmen

November 30th – Dec. 1st, 2024 Forum am Schlosspark, Ludwigsburg
January 25th – 26th, 2025 Théâtre Suresnes Jean Vilar, Suresnes
January 28th, 2025 Théâtre Alexandre Dumas, Saint-Germain-en-Laye
January 30th, 2025 Le Manège Maubeuge, Maubeuge
February 2nd, 2025 Scènes & Cinés, Istres
February 4th, 2025 Grand Théâtre de Provence, Aix-en-Provence
February 7th, 2025 Le Carré, Sainte-Maxime
February 11th, 2025 Romans Scènes, Roman-sur-Isère
February 15th, 2025 Théâtre de Roanne, Roanne
February 18th – 21st, 2025 Maison de la Danse, Lyon
90 minutes

Carmen by
Tunis Opera Ballet

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Georges Bizet’s “Carmen” is one of the most famous operas in the world. Still, in Tunisia, it was shown for the very first time in February 2024 – and then as a choreographic opera with the ballet ensemble at the Tunis Opera House. Abou Lagraa, the choreographer, has been working with North African artists for many years. As the child of Algerian and Egyptian parents, his dance roots are, for once, not in hip-hop, but in contemporary dance, including with S.O.A.P., Rui Horta’s legendary Frankfurt company.

In order to find his emotions that underlie the famous arias, Lagraa opted for a sparse, almost minimalist production. For him, the title character not only represents the idolized, teasing seductress, but above all freedom until death. Carmen is the romantic concept of an emancipated woman – a woman who poses a danger to men. Lagraa’s interpretation of the plot draws on the oriental perspective of the story. He deliberately portrays a Carmen of the nomads, the Berbers, and ancient North African people. The choreography oscillates in wave movements, reminiscent of the power of the Mediterranean Sea that unites the Maghreb and Europe.

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