Rite de Passage, Solo II by Bintou Dembélé at the Musée du Quai Branly - Théâtre Claude Lévi Strauss

In February 2024, the Musée du Quai Branly - Théâtre Claude Lévi Strauss will host two performances of an original work by renowned dancer and choreographer Bintou Dembélé. The performance, entitled 'Rite de Passage, Solo II', is part of 'Queerness, les Suds autrement', a committed artistic proposal programmed by the artist, with a resolutely forward-looking approach.

Bintou Dembélé, a leading figure on the contemporary hip-hop scene, presents a solo performance entitled 'Rite de passage, Solo II', exploring the links between the body, the past and the future. Bintou Dembélé is known for her ability to integrate elements of various dance styles into unique performances, demonstrating her technical and creative talent.

With Rite de passage solo II, she imagines a dance imbued with "marronnage", a term that has become a symbol of emancipation, designating the escape of African slaves from their masters. At the heart of this solo performance is dancer Meech (real name Michel Onomo), a benchmark of hip-hop dance, who deploys liberating gestures to the spellbinding music of composer and musician Charles Amblard, and crosses paths with a conversation between Anna Halprin and Alain Buffard.

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Rite de passage, Solo II' is an artistic work that defies convention, marking Bintou Dembélé 's ongoing commitment to pushing back the boundaries of dance language. An artistic performance that promises to be innovative and powerful, this show will be presented at the Musée du Quai Branly - Théâtre Claude Lévi Strauss, a venue dedicated to the arts and civilizations of Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas, providing the ideal setting for Bintou Dembélé's proposal as part of "Queerness, les Suds autrement".

Join us on February 11 and 18, 2024, for the event 'Rite de Passage, Solo II', for a complete and successful immersion in the artistic universe of Bintou Dembélé. This is a rare moment to experience dance differently, in direct line with the woman who creates it and imagines its future. Whether you're a fan of Bintou Dembélé's work, a contemporary dance aficionado, or simply curious to discover new artistic forms,'Rite de Passage, Solo II' is an event that's sure to pique your interest.