Photo : Vitali Akimov
"Delay the Sadness" by S-E-D / Sharon Eyal
Prepare to be spellbound by this mesmerizing dance performance that pushes emotional and physical limits. Through fluid, haunting movements set to a pulsing electronic score, the choreography masterfully channels complex human experiences into a raw and beautiful catharsis. It is a stunning display of intensity that stays with you long after the final bow.
Théâtre du Rond-Point (Paris 8th)
About
The Théâtre du Rond-Point presents Delay the Sadness by choreographer Sharon Eyal, running from December 16 to December 19, 2026. This contemporary dance work features eight performers navigating themes of grief through a movement language that blends fluid curves with sharp, rhythmic gestures, all set to an hypnotic electronic score. Lasting 55 minutes, the performance offers a cathartic journey through emotion in the heart of Paris's 8th arrondissement. Tickets range from 17 to 40 euros. Ensure you secure your seats in advance to experience this intense and visually arresting piece by the S-E-D company.
A rising star of contemporary dance, choreographer Sharon Eyal shapes shows of haunting beauty, tinged with classicism and romanticism yet eminently modern. With this new creation dedicated to her late mother, she orchestrates a ballet of eight dancers, between undulating curves and jerky convulsions. Alternating solos, duos, trios, and group scores to hypnotic electronic music, she holds sadness at bay and defies grief through artistic sublimation. Like moving apparitions, in flesh-colored leotards, perched on demi-pointe, with arched backs and made-up faces, the performers' sculptural bodies trace seismic and cathartic emotional variations in space.
The show was presented at the time of its creation by Chaillot - Théâtre national de la Danse in partnership with La Villette from November 27 to December 6, 2025.
Duration: 55 min
Category:
- Dance
Our take on this event
Choreographer Sharon Eyal brings her compelling work Delay the Sadness to the stage of the Théâtre du Rond-Point. Dedicated to her late mother, the piece showcases eight dancers whose sculptural forms and expressive performances create a bridge between romanticism and modern, convulsive movement. Dressed in nude-colored leotards and performing on demi-pointes, the cast explores emotional depth through solos, duos, and complex group choreography set to a hypnotic electronic soundtrack.
This 55-minute production offers an intimate look at the process of mourning, transforming sorrow into artistic expression. The performance is scheduled between December 16 and December 19, 2026. On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the show runs from 21:00 to 22:00. On Saturday, the performance takes place from 20:00 to 21:00.
Located at 2 bis avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 8th arrondissement, the theater offers tickets priced between 17 and 40 euros. Guests are encouraged to book their tickets to witness this powerful exploration of human emotion and contemporary dance technique.
