L'On­de

For L’ONDE, Nacera Belaza was inspired by the traditional dances and rituals of Algeria. How can they be updated without losing their uniqueness and original value? The result is a hypnotic choreography for five dancers that relates the traditional movement material to their concept of infinity. Carried by a pulsating soundtrack that combines tradition and modernity, the dancers explore the limitlessness of space, time and emptiness. With a few but clearly defined gestures, they open a lively dialogue between spirituality and image as well as movement and imagination.

"I feel that my entire career is like a straight line. Each of my works is a milestone on a straight path, without deviation. The line that connects two points is necessarily taut, without interruption. One and the same intention that is repeated tirelessly. In all my works, I strive for unity, for a relationship with everything, with others, for letting go." — Nacera Belaza