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Lukas Dana - RING
Expect a hypnotic collision between dance and combat as two performers trade blows that look more like a ritual than a fight. This raw, provocative piece dives deep into the tension of the male body, blurring the lines between sporting aggression and raw intimacy. A must-see for anyone looking for a show that sticks in your mind long after the final bell.
Le CENTQUATRE-PARIS (104) (Paris 19th)
About
From October 13th to 15th, 2026, Le CENTQUATRE-PARIS presents RING, an intriguing performance piece by Lukas Dana. Featuring dancers Lukas Dana and Erwan Tarlet, this show explores the intersection of boxing dynamics and physical choreography, questioning stereotypes surrounding male bodies and combat sports. Suitable for audiences aged 15 and over, the performances take place daily from 20:00 to 21:15. This artistic exploration of tension and contact offers a unique perspective on the ambiguity of violence within a controlled environment. Tickets for this event are available at prices ranging from 10 to 20 euros.
Lukas Dana and Erwan Tarlet first engage in close combat, with a tempo inspired by a boxing match. They go through three-minute rounds, each a quirky or even grotesque variation of the ambiguous violence that binds athletes together in the ring. Their choreography soon takes a dreamlike turn, leaving the audience unsure of how to react, acting as both accomplices and voyeurs to a show that is as disturbing as it is fascinating.
From the dancefloors of techno clubs to the boxing ring, author and director Lukas Dana has observed and tested the stereotypes surrounding male bodies when they touch and collide. By revealing the homoerotic tension that permeates combat sports, the performance questions the ambivalence of highly regulated violence and its significance outside the ring.
Our take on this event
Between October 13th and 15th, 2026, the venue Le CENTQUATRE-PARIS hosts RING, a production written and directed by Lukas Dana. This dance performance, performed alongside Erwan Tarlet, uses the structure of a boxing match to investigate the physical tensions and homo-erotic undertones inherent in combat sports. Intended for viewers aged 15 and above, the performance runs each evening from 20:00 to 21:15.
Drawing inspiration from both techno club culture and the boxing ring, the piece transitions from rhythmic, punchy movements to dreamlike sequences. It challenges the audience to witness the thin line between sport and performance, shedding light on how masculinity is expressed through physical contact. The choreography aims to deconstruct the norms of violence and its significance beyond the ring.
Visitors can enjoy the facilities at the Bocoff bar and restaurant, which remains open both before the show and for one hour following the conclusion of the performance. Tickets for RING are priced between 10 and 20 euros. This event takes place in the 19th arrondissement of Paris.
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