Call for Participants I Bouchra Ouizguen, 𝘕𝘢𝘩𝘭

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For its upcoming edition, the Festival d’Automne is looking for children aged 9 to 11 to take part in Nahl, a new work by Moroccan choreographer Bouchra Ouizguen, at the Panthéon—Centre des monuments nationaux, as part of the Vies minuscules exhibition conceived by the Centre Pompidou.

The project Presented at the Panthéon, this project grew out of Bouchra Ouizguen’s desire to create with children and share simple, precious moments with them. Entitled Nahl (“bee” in Arabic), it brings together around twenty young people aged 9 to 11 for a dance experience based on listening and attentiveness. Here, each child follows their own rhythm, forming a collective organism in constant transformation. Like a swarm, they roll, jump, sing, shout, fall silent and stand still, open to the flow and circulation of energy. In this monumental, history-laden setting, the children’s fluid and sensitive presence explores the value of shared time and the intensity of lives that are fleeting yet fully present. This production offers young children the opportunity to be part of a powerful human and artistic adventure. It complements the Centre Pompidou’s Vies minuscules exhibition, presented in the nave of the Panthéon from September 25, 2026, to January 31, 2027. Participant profile and requirements — Children aged 9 to 11 only. — Previous dance experience is not required to join the project. — Participants must be available for all the proposed dates between late August and late September. Your child’s participation will be paid in accordance with the applicable legal framework.applicable legal framework. Schedule Workshops in Paris Fri. August 21 and Sat. August 22: 9:30–11:30 a.m. Thu. August 27, Fri. August 28 and Sat. August 29: 9:30–11:30 a.m. Thu. September 3 and Fri. September 4: 5:30–7:30 p.m. Sat. September 5: 9:30–11:30 a.m. Thu. September 10 and Fri. September 11: 5:30–7:30 p.m. Thu. September 17 and Fri. September 18 at the Ménagerie de verre – Paris 11e: 5:30–7:30 p.m. Thu. September 24 and Fri. September 25 at the Ménagerie de verre – Paris 11e: 5:30–7:30 p.m. Rehearsals Mon. September 28 and 29 at the Panthéon—Centre des monuments nationaux, in the late afternoon Performance Wed. September 30 at 7:00 p.m. at the Panthéon—Centre des monuments nationaux Please plan to arrive one hour before the performance How to participate Please contact Émilie Roffi, Head of Artistic Outreach, as soon as possible at: [email protected]

Fee: Please contact Émilie Roffi, Head of Artistic Outreach, as soon as possible at: [email protected]

Source: paris.fr — photo: Jean-François Robert