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Nina Vallon | Pizzicato

Photo : © Mireille Huguet

Dec 16–17

Nina Vallon | Pizzicato

Step into a whimsical world where a delicate viola melody meets spontaneous movement in a performance tailor-made for little ones. It is a brilliant way to introduce children to the arts through an intimate, playful exchange between music and dance. Expect to see everyday objects come to life as two performers embark on a charming journey of discovery.

L‘étoile du nord (Paris 18th)

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Discover Pizzicato, a captivating dance and music performance designed for children aged 5 and over at L’étoile du nord. This show features a dancer and a violist acting as explorers who uncover hidden sounds within everyday objects, creating a playful dialogue between movement and melody. The performance lasts 40 minutes and is fully inclusive, being wheelchair accessible and adapted for visitors with visual, hearing, or cognitive impairments. Join us on December 16 and 17, 2026, for this unique artistic experience that proves innovation can be both sophisticated and deeply human.

Pizzicato is a sound and dance performance that opens a subtle and organic dialogue between music and dance for the youngest audiences. A violist and a dancer evolve like two explorers who have just arrived on Earth, gradually discovering the sounds hidden in everyday objects. Transforming the viola into a playful experimental terrain, Pizzicato shows us that sound innovation can be both demanding and accessible, radical and joyful, learned and deeply human.

Our take on this event

Pizzicato by Nina Vallon is a sensory-rich performance where dance and live music intertwine. Through the eyes of two curious explorers, the stage becomes an experimental landscape where an alto instrument and ordinary objects are used to create an immersive soundscape. It is an invitation for young audiences to witness how movement and sound can inform each other in a spontaneous and joyful way.

The event takes place at L’étoile du nord on Wednesday, December 16, and Thursday, December 17, 2026. The schedule includes sessions at 10:00 and 14:30 on Wednesday, and 10:00 and 14:00 on Thursday. Each performance is 40 minutes long. Tickets are priced at 10 euros for adults and 5 euros for children.

Accessibility is at the heart of this production. The venue is equipped for wheelchair access. Furthermore, the show is designed to be inclusive of guests who are deaf or hard of hearing, blind or visually impaired, or have cognitive disabilities, ensuring a welcoming environment for all families to experience this artistic dialogue.

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