31 October – 1 November

Silahkan (Compagnie 7273)

Choreographed by Laurence Yadi and performed by Compagnie 7273, Silahkan invites audiences into a fluid, hypnotic dance inspired by Balinese ritual and imagery. Objects and fabrics transform into shifting landscapes as precise, undulating gestures create a continuous calligraphic movement. The piece unfolds as a gentle trance, balancing intimate metamorphosis and communal generosity, offering a poetic exploration of presence and welcome. Accessible to young audiences, its delicate staging transforms dance into a universal language.

Place des Cinq-Continents 1,
1217 Meyrin
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Photo Credit: DR

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