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The grand jeté has unsuspected philosophical meaning. Starting with this virtuoso ballet movement, Silvia Gribaudi serves up a show that celebrates the courage it takes to leap into the unknown.

One of the most virtuosic jumps in classical dance, the grand jeté is consequently often reserved for triumphant final scenes. But no matter how much skill is needed to fly majestically through the air, we are all doomed, one day, to fall to earth. But is that a tragedy? In this new piece, created and danced with MM Contemporary Dance Company, Silvia Gribaudi transposes this movement’s metaphorical meaning to everyday life. The Italian choreographer, whose impish humour is her calling card, delivers a show that rebels against the irreversibility of endings foretold and promises an optimistic future. Gribaudi, whose artistic research is focused on bodies’ social impact, is convinced that each ending contains the seed of something new; and that the courage to leap into the unknown should be celebrated, whatever the odds of failure. So, are you ready for your own “grand jeté”?

Duration

01:00

In Lyon metropolitan area

Caluire-et-Cuire, Saint-Priest

Disclaimer notice

Strobe lighting effects and smoke machine will be used during this performance.

Credits

Piece for 11 performers – 2023

Dance company Silvia Gribaudi & ZEBRA avec MM Contemporary Dance Company Art direction Silvia Gribaudi Performers Silvia Gribaudi, Emiliana Campo, Lorenzo Fiorito, Mario Genovese, Matilde Gherardi, Fabiana Lonardo, Alice Ruspaggiari, Nicola Stasi, Giuseppe Villarosa, Leonardo Zannella, Rossana Samele Music Matteo Franceschini Choreographer's assistant Paolo Lauri Dramaturgy advisor Annette Van Zwoll Art collaboration Matteo Maffesanti Costumes styling Ettore Lombardi Light design Luca Serafini Lighting technical advice Leonardo Benetollo Technical team Luca Serafini

Production Associazione Culturale Zebra Coproduction MM Contemporary Dance Company, La Biennale de la danse de Lyon 2023, Théâtre de la Ville, Rum för Dans, National Theatre Brno within Theatre World Festival Brno, BPDA - Big Pulse Dance Alliance: Torinodanza Festival, International Dance Festival TANEC PRAHA, Zodiak - Side Step Festival Residency Centro di Residenza Emilia-Romagna (L’Arboreto-Teatro Dimora La Corte Ospitale) With support from Programme Européen Creative Europe, MiC – Ministero Italiano della Cultura