Photo : Luca del Pia
Dance performance: "Madeleine" by Stefania Tansini
Discover the contemporary dance programming at the Atelier de Paris / CDCN, at the Cartoucherie in the Bois de Vincennes!
Atelier de Paris / CDCN (Paris 12th)
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Madeleine by Stefania Tansini
How do you dance Proust's madeleine? Transforming a literary idea into choreographic material, Stefania Tansini, a rising star of the Italian scene, creates a female trio of rare intensity on the traces of sensory memory.
Based on the famous madeleine episode by Marcel Proust, Stefania Tansini builds a piece for three dancers that draws from the heart of that moment when the past enters the present with dazzling power. She invents a dance in perpetual mutation, which decomposes gestures, fragments them, until they disappear only to be reborn differently. The bodies, inhabited by multiple presences, interact with a space that itself becomes a playing partner, constantly modifying their trajectories. Between choreographic precision and listening to the environment, the dance opens up a territory where perception, memory, and imagination merge. A singular work that invites you to gently welcome the images, reminiscences, and sensory qualities that the body's memory awakens.
Tuesday, December 1st, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2026 at 8:00 PM, followed by a post-show talk with the artists
Our take on this event
Step into a world where literature meets movement as rising star Stefania Tansini interprets the fragile power of sensory memory. Through an intense trio performance, this piece deconstructs human gesture to reveal how the past ripples into our present. Perfect for anyone seeking a sophisticated and deeply moving dance experience that lingers long after the final bow.
The Atelier de Paris / CDCN presents Madeleine, a contemporary dance piece by choreographer Stefania Tansini inspired by the sensory memory of Marcel Proust. Designed for an audience of 18 and over, this intense trio investigates how the past resurfaces through fragmented, ever-evolving movement. Performances take place in the 12th arrondissement on December 1st and 2nd, 2026, at 20:00. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and tickets are available at specific rates for young people and Pass Culture holders.
Rising Italian choreographer Stefania Tansini brings her latest work, Madeleine, to the Atelier de Paris / CDCN. This performance for three dancers translates the literary concept of Proustian memory into a physical experience, where gestures are decomposed and reborn in a shifting space. The choreography captures the fleeting intensity of the past as it invades the present, inviting the audience to engage with their own sensory recollections.
The show runs on Tuesday, December 1st, and Wednesday, December 2nd, 2026, from 20:00 to 21:00. On the second evening, a post-show talk with the performers is scheduled.
This event is intended for spectators aged 18 and up. The facility provides full access for wheelchair users. Ticket options include a youth rate of 10€ and a 12€ rate for Pass Culture holders. Reservations are required and can be made through the official Atelier de Paris / CDCN ticketing channels.
