INTERNATIONAL SHORT PERFORMANCE COMPETITION first semifinal
Thursday 16 July, h. 20:30
Falcone & Borsellino Theatre, via della Montagna, 2, Zafferana Etnea (CT)
FREE ENTRY
Moad Haddadi
MOROCCO/FRANCE
Nari Chtaht is a visceral and striking performance, between restraint and revolt, based on a powerful exploration of belly movement by Moroccan choreographer Moad Haddadi. It’s a profound tribute to those who want to dance but are prevented, a body in resistance and a legacy of resilience, questioning gestures, taboos, and the memory of struggles.
Nari Chtaht is a visceral and striking performance, between restraint and revolt, based on a powerful exploration of belly movement by Moroccan choreographer Moad Haddadi. It’s a profound tribute to those who want to dance but are prevented, a body in resistance and a legacy of resilience, questioning gestures, taboos, and the memory of struggles.
Concept, choreography, and performance: Moad Haddadi
Sound design: Lara Odin and Moad Haddadi
Lighting: audience
Photos by: Typhen Fribault and Mbola Rakotosalama
Financial support from: the City of Montpellier and the “Réseau Danse Occitanie” as part of the creation grant.
Born in Morocco, Moad began with hip-hop before turning to contemporary dance. He has performed works by Taoufiq Izeddiou, Danièle Desnoyers, Héla Fattoumi and Eric Lamoureux (National Choreographic Centre of Belfort). His choreographic works include Moftarak and Nari Chtaht. He sees dance as an act of resistance and resilience, inspired by the realities of youth in the Maghreb and beyond.
Born in Morroco, Moad began with hip-hop before turning to contemporary dance. He has performed works by Taoufiq Izeddiou, Danièle Desnoyers, Héla Fattoumi and Eric Lamoureux (National Choreographic Centre of Belfort). His choreographic works include Moftarak and Nari Chtaht. He sees dance as an act of resistance and resilience, inspired by the realities of youth in the Maghreb and beyond.