Immersive movement / Sawata

Name: Immersive movement / Sawata
Start: 2026-12-04T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-12-05T17:30:00.000Z
Location: Salle des fêtes

Experience a magnetic dialogue where ancestral roots collide with the raw energy of urban dance floors. This hypnotic performance invites you into a space of metamorphosis, stripping back identities to reveal something truly visceral. Prepare to be moved by a choreography that effortlessly bridges personal history and collective heritage.

Salle des fêtes

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Experience the creative vision of Meech De France and Sawata at the Salle des fêtes in Nanterre on December 4 and 5, 2026. These performances delve into the nuances of Afro-descendant heritage, personal history, and the vibrant intersection of urban and Pan-African dance styles. This event is designed for anyone interested in contemporary movement as a form of social and intimate reflection. Please note that these performances are ticketed, with prices ranging from 8 to 16 euros. Join us for a deep dive into the evolution of dance as a medium for identity and metamorphosis.

Immersive movement

Meech De France examines his Afro-descendant heritage and who he is here and now, between intimate memory and contemporary fractures.

Sawata

Nurtured by pan-African dances and the energy of urban dance, Sawata is a space of metamorphosis.

Our take on this event

The Salle des fêtes in Nanterre hosts a double bill of dance performances on December 4 and 5, 2026. Choreographer Meech De France presents a piece examining Afro-descendant heritage, weaving together private memories and contemporary challenges. His work invites the audience to contemplate what it means to exist within these layered histories here and now.

The event also features Sawata, a project centered on the concept of transformation. By blending the rhythmic traditions of Pan-African dance with the high-energy movements of urban styles, Sawata creates a unique space for physical evolution and artistic fluidity. It is an exploration of how diverse influences can converge to form something entirely new.

Performances take place on Friday, December 4, from 20:00 to 22:00, and on Saturday, December 5, from 18:00 to 19:30. Tickets are available at prices between 8 and 16 euros.

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