A performance titled Silence, blending contemporary dance with live electronic music, was created by choreographer Mathilde Monnier and composer Lucie Antunes. The piece was first showcased during the recent Avignon Festival, a major event for performing arts in France. It will be performed again this autumn as part of a tour across several cities in France. The performance aims to evoke unusual sensations typically not found in a traditional theater setting, drawing viewers into states of trance and altered consciousness. The artists describe their goal as seeking a fusion between the stage and the audience, creating a shared experience that transcends the usual boundaries of performance. Lucie Antunes, known for her dynamic presence behind her drum kit and distinctive peroxide hair, uses her percussion skills to craft a unique sound. Her compositions incorporate elements like cymbals, charleston rhythms, and toms in an electronic style, building complex musical structures. Alongside her, instrumentalists use modular synthesizers and vocoders, emphasizing vocal harmonies that evoke a futuristic yet melancholic mood. These sounds form the backdrop for the dancers' movements, creating an immersive atmosphere that blends music and motion. The dancers, choreographed by Mathilde Monnier, move in concentric circles around the musicians, forming tight rows that mirror the rhythmic pulse of the performance. Their movements are sudden and impulsive, breaking apart and reforming in a way that suggests both chaos and order. The choreography includes spasms and jerky motions that resemble the awakening of a material substance, adding a visceral quality to the performance. The artists intend for the piece to be a form of escape from the ambient noise and constant demands of modern life, encouraging the audience to refocus on themselves, empty their minds, and reconnect with their physical selves. The performance will take place at the Théâtre de la Cité internationale in Paris as part of the Autumn Festival, from 2 to 4 October. Additional shows will be held at the Maison des Arts de Créteil on 16 and 17 October; at Centquatre-Paris from 21 to 23 October; at Théâtre-Sénart on 13 and 14 November; and at L’Archipel in Perpignan on 18 November.