How can we be open to different visions for the future? For Belgian-Burkinabe choreographer Serge Aimé Coulibaly, the universal language of dance tackles complex issues, calling our certainties into question. Bringing together movement and rhythm, the energy of dance feeds into our hopes and sets them free. In his new, African-inspired piece, Wakatt, Coulibaly focuses on humankind's endeavours to create a sustainable future, composing a rich, multifaceted work, featuring ten dancers and the three musicians of the Magic Malik Orchestra, performing Afro-jazz live, in what is a truly electrifying performance.

 



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Due to the ongoing pandemic, all performance dates are subject to change

 

Directed by Serge Aimé Coulibaly

Music composition and direction Magic Malik

Created and performed by Marion Alzieu, Bibata Maiga, Jean-Robert Koudogbo Kiki, Antonia Naouele, Adonis Nebie, Jolie Ngemi, Sayouba Sigué, Zora Snake, Ahmed Soura, Marco Labellarte

Musicians Magic Malik Orchestra: Magic Malik flute, Maxime Zampieri drums, Jean-Luc Lehr bass

Dramaturgy Sara Vanderieck

Assistant to the choreographer Sayouba Sigué

Set and costume design Catherine Cosme

Technical director Thomas Verachtert

Artistic advice Thomas Prédour

Lighting design Giacinto Caponio

Stage manager Matisse De Groote

Sound operator Ralph M'Fah-Traoré

Light operator Herman Coulibaly

Artistic assistant Hanna El Fakir

Production director Sandra Diris

Company manager Faso Danse Théâtre Lies Martens

Communication Faso Danse Théâtre - Sandra Diris, Création Studio Théâtre National Wallonie-Bruxelles

Production Faso Danse Théâtre

Co-production Théâtre National Wallonie-Bruxelles (Belgium), La Biennale de la Danse Lyon (France), Ruhrtriënnale (Germany), deSingel Antwerpen (Belgium), Kampnagel Hamburg (Germany), Tanzhaus Düsseldorf (Germany), Münchner Kammerspiele (Germany), Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg

Touring Frans Brood Productions

Supported by Ankata (Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso), Dreamcity Tunis

With help from La communauté Flamande, La Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, Le Tax Shelter (Belgium)