Photo : Margherita Masè
Dance performance: "We are who we are" by Michael Incarbone and Max Gomard
Discover the contemporary dance program of the Atelier de Paris / CDCN, at the Cartoucherie in the Bois de Vincennes!
Atelier de Paris / CDCN (Paris 12th)
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We are who we are by Michael Incarbone and Max Gomard
One generation, two origins. In a duet, Italian multidisciplinary artist Michael Incarbone and French choreographer and dancer Max Gomard engage in a playful and deeply embodied dialogue on the friction between identities and cultural stereotypes. Rebellious and striking.
Following Fallen Angels, a highly acclaimed solo that questioned falling as an emotional and existential state, as well as the models of contemporary representation inscribed in the body, Michael Incarbone continues his exploration of the influence of social injunctions on bodily behavior in co-creation with Max Gomard. Together, they observe how social perception shapes the attitudes and images we produce of ourselves. Starting from stereotypes associated with cultures, particularly around French and Italian gestures, the duo deconstructs clichés to better refute them. In the midst of this gap between what is expected of us and what we are, their danced jousting tears down walls, creating space for the invention of new languages.
Friday, January 29, 2026, at 8:00 PM
Saturday, December 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM, followed by a post-show talk with the artists.
Danced daycare on Saturday: while parents attend the show, children dance!
Our take on this event
French and Italian perspectives collide in this high-energy dance performance that playfully dismantles national stereotypes. Through fluid movement and sharp interaction, the duo dissects how societal expectations shape our physical identity. Prepare for a thought-provoking display that proves we are far more than the labels others project onto us.
We are who we are, a choreographic duet by Italian artist Michael Incarbone and French dancer Max Gomard, comes to the Atelier de Paris / CDCN in the 12th arrondissement. This performance delves into cultural stereotypes and the social pressures that shape our physical expression. By challenging the clichés associated with Italian and French identities, the performers create a space for new, authentic movement. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and for those attending on Saturday, a dance-based childcare service is available so children can enjoy their own creative activities while parents watch the show.
Running on January 29 and 30, 2027, the production We are who we are explores how social expectations influence our behavior and self-image. Following Michael Incarbone's previous work on existential themes, this collaboration with Max Gomard focuses on the friction between societal labels and personal identity. By dissecting the stereotypes ingrained in French and Italian gestures, the duo dismantles common clichés to invent a fresh, physical language. It is a bold, energetic piece that questions the roles we are expected to play.
The performance on Friday, January 29, starts at 20:00 and lasts one hour. The Saturday, January 30 show runs from 17:00 to 18:15 and includes a post-show talk with the artists. A dance-themed nursery service is provided on Saturday for children while their parents enjoy the performance.
Tickets are available at a youth rate of 10€ and a Pass Culture rate of 12€. Please check the Atelier de Paris / CDCN website for booking instructions. The facility is fully accessible to wheelchair users.
