“The Polished Hoes”

FESTIVAL AVIGNON OFF 2008 press          page en français

How do we support one another during times of hardship? How does one overcome his/her personal struggles and find the strength to endure?

 

Both dancers are forced to prostitute themselves figuratively, if not literally, falling into a cycle that becomes difficult to break. Bound in situations from which they feel unable to escape, they must carry each other through for their survival.

By interweaving elements of postmodern dance and ballet with elements of African and contemporary music (the original compositions of Jean Philippe Barrios), this piece gives testimony to the mutual support and perseverance embodied universally in human struggles.

Musical composition and arrangement: Jean Philippe Barrios (including James Brown, Odile Falcon and Lambarena-Bach)

Lighting Design:  Cyril Mulon

Costumes: Claire Avias

  

Lighting Design:

Moh Aroussi, Cyril Mulon

Costumes: Claire Avias

Dancers:

Stefanie Batten Bland,

Raphaël Kaney Duverger