Collaborative dance project launched
A new collaborative dance project titled Crossover has been conceived by the French collective (LA)HORDE. It brings together three pairs of choreographers to interweave their works and reimagine the stage as a space for dialogue and shared performance.Dancers from Marseille participate
The production features eight dancers from the Ballet national de Marseille. These performers take existing choreographic works and reinterpret them in a collaborative effort, highlighting the tensions and resonances that arise from the interweaving of different artistic styles.Choreographers and their pairings
The choreographers involved in the project include Rafaela Sahyoun, Fran Diaz, Cécilia Bengolea, Armin Hokmi, and Angelin Preljocaj. Each pair collaborates on a crossover piece, using the other’s repertoire as a basis for reinterpretation through their own artistic perspectives.Creative team and production details
The project is concepted and staged by (LA)HORDE, with Marine Brutti, Jonathan Debrouwer, and Arthur Harel as the creators. Nadia El Hakim serves as the artistic assistant, and the production includes contributions from rehearsal masters, sound designers, and intimacy coordinators.Supporting organizations and venues
Crossover is directed by (LA)HORDE and produced by the Ballet national de Marseille. It is co-produced by Festival RomaEuropa and Southbank Centre in London, with support from Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels and a partnership with Asics.First crossover piece details
Crossover #1 combines The Mass Ornament by Fran Diaz and Crush by Rafaela Sahyoun. The Mass Ornament was created for the Hessian State Ballet of Wiesbaden, while Crush is a solo piece by Rafaela Sahyoun. The musical score is by Yantó.Second crossover piece details
Crossover #2 features Shiraz by Armin Hokmi and Twerk by Cécilia Bengolea and François Chaignaud. Shiraz includes costumes by Moriah Askenaizer, and Twerk features choreography and costumes by Cécilia Bengolea. The musical arrangement is by Pierre Aviat, using source music by Ehsan Asgharzadeh and others.Third crossover piece details
Crossover #3 combines Hop(e)storm by (LA)HORDE and Le Parc by Angelin Preljocaj. Le Parc features costumes by Hervé Pierre, and Hop(e)storm includes costumes by Salomé Poloudenny. The musical arrangement is by Pierre Aviat, using a source piece by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.Performance schedule and locations
The production is scheduled to take place in multiple locations across France. Performances will occur in Aix en Provence, Bordeaux, Dijon, and Epinal, with dates spread across late 2026 and early 2027.
