CCN - Ballet de Lorraine

Cultural
Festival
Show
Dance

Théâtre National de Nice - La Cuisine, 155 Boulevard du Mercantour, 06200 Nice

Equally at home in a series of technical variations, in the seemingly haphazard patchwork of an Argentinian-style ‘razzia surprise’, or in the precision of a post-modern gesture, the CCN - Ballet de Lorraine is marvellous.

The CCN-Ballet de Lorraine, newly directed by Maud Le Pladec, offers an opportunity to admire the plasticity of a troupe at the cutting edge of creative exploration. On the program: The Fugue, in 20 variations, on J.S. Bach's L'Offrande musicale; Malón, a piece conveying joy and pleasure to be shared; and Works, created on Beethoven's 7th Symphony, reflects the inventiveness of the woman who choreographed the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Quote from the Art Director
A feminine programme with the CCN-Ballet de Lorraine, presenting three choreographies with styles and inspirations that reflect the great diversity of both contemporary dance and the company, which remains one of the most representative of the current national landscape.
Company and choreographer
Twyla Tharp
With more than 160 creations to her credit, Twyla Tharp has been a key choreographer on the American modern dance scene for 50 years. Her repertoire combines modern dance, jazz and classical ballet.

Maud Le Pladec
Choreographer since 2010 with Professor, Maud Le Pladec took over the helm of the CCN - Ballet de Lorraine in January 2025 after seven years at the helm of the Centre chorégraphique national d'Orléans. For the Lorraine company, she had already created the supercharged group piece Static Shot in 2021.

Ayelen Parolin
Born in Argentina and based in Brussels, Ayelen Parolin started out as a performer before creating around twenty pieces, both for her own company RUDA and for numerous international companies.
Mandatory information
MALÓN – PRODUCTION: CCN - Ballet de Lorraine / COPRODUCTION: RUDA asbl / Production as part of the Artist Associate project with the Centre Pompidou-Metz / The CCN – Ballet de Lorraine is subsidised by the Ministry of Culture / DRAC Grand-Est, the Grand-Est Region and the City of Nancy / The CCN – Ballet de Lorraine is Cultural Ambassador for the City of Nancy and the Grand-Est Region / DISTRIBUTION: Agency A Propic – Line Rousseau and Marion Gauvent / Photo © Laurent Philippe

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