Welcome / Plexus 10

Devised by Josette Baïz, ‘Welcome’ brings together different pieces by female choreographers; here, ‘Plexus 10’ is a production for ten dancers of the Compagnie Grenade by the choreographer Katharina Christl.

Choregraphy : Katharina Christl – 9’Transmission : Katharina ChristlSound design : Ennio Morricone – Il était une fois dans l’Ouest ; Jean-Sébastien Bach – La passion selon Saint Mathieu

This piece explores the duettist’s specific abilities in the hope of using this abandonment of the self, this profound communion in situations that are no longer duels, but rather aim to welcome and understand the other. ‘Plexus 10’ allows us to understand beings who attempt to overcome the obstacles of a society that stops them daily from enjoying the value of opening up to others. 

Welcome

The dancers of Compagnie Grenade like movement, the use of space and rhythm, and delight in sharing this choreographic research and these emotions with each other and the wider public.  They are prepared to go in search of new worlds.  

It was for this reason that this year I wanted to continue to work with other choreographers whose strangeness, differences and humour can highlight the quality of these dancers. 
For the 20th anniversary of Grenade (the 2011 production), the guest choreographers were mainly male; I thought it was interesting to continue this experience with the involvement of female choreographers. I therefore asked for one of the most representative pieces of the strong, unique world of a variety of French or foreign choreographers, whether well-known or emerging: Blanca Li, Sun-A Lee, Katharina Christl, Eun-Me Ahn, Dominique Hervieu, Germaine and Patrick Acogny. They produced a wide range of unusual, personal visions of the world to create a rich and celebratory programme.

Credits

Interpreter : Aurore Indaburu, Axel Loubette, brian Caillet, Félix Heaulme, Lola Cougard, Michaël Jaume, Mylène Lamugnière, Noëlle Quillet, Nordine belmekki, Pierre boileau, Sinath Ouk Light : Dominique DrillotGenerale Management : Erwann Collet Sound manager : Mathieu Maurice Costumes : Philippe Combeau, Julie Yousef, Christiane Crochat et Sylvie Le Guyader 

With the support of : Klap – Maison pour la Danse (résidence de finalisation mai 2014). La compagnie Grenade est conventionnée par le Ministère de la culture et de la communication – Drac paca, et subventionnée par le conseil Général des Bouches-du-rhône, le conseil régional paca, la Ville de Marseille et la Ville d’aix-en-provence.  

Video direction : Fabien PlassonProduction : Maison de la Danse – 2015