In a country like Brazil, where individuals from diverse cultures and histories coexist, what does identity really mean? Led by choreographer Alejandro Ahmed, Grupo Cena 11 responds: identity is the encounter with otherness — especially the otherness we carry within ourselves.
Few things are more dangerous to define than a people. Rejecting toxic fantasies of purity, Grupo Cena 11 paints a vivid, contrasting portrait of Brazil. Eu não sou só eu em mim — the title of this new creation — translates as “I am not only myself.”
Embracing a boldly punk aesthetic, the piece explores the multiplicity and ever-shifting fluidity of identities that resist being pinned down. Reflecting who we are — “tapestries woven from experiences, memories, and ever-changing ideas,” as the performance itself states — the stage becomes a space of joyful coexistence between dancing bodies, spoken or projected texts, AI-generated videos, and a deliberately anarchic choreography blending a wide range of styles.
Otherness — cultural or technological — is not a battlefield, but a playground for encounter and exploration.
Audience
A partir de 15 ans
Duration
01:00
Disclaimer notice
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Credits
- Choreographer
Piece pour 10 dancers et 1 pianist – 2023
Artistic direction Alejandro Ahmed Interprètes Aline Blasius, Ana Clara Pocai, Bibi Vieira,Carlos Calê, DG Fabulloso, Gal Freire, Izhy Silveira, João Peralta, Malu Rabelo, Natascha Zacheo et Vitor Hamamoto Musique Tálamo. K Scenography Alejandro Ahmed et Diego de los Campos Costume design Karin Serafin Lighting design Irani Apolinário Technical team on tour Alejandro Ahmed, Eduardo Serafin, Diego de los Campos, Irani Apolinário, João Peralta, Karin Serafin Video and sound creation and operation Alejandro Ahmed, Diego de los Campos et João Peralta Direction assistant Karin Serafin Direction of movement assistant Aline Blasius Production management Karin Serafin Production assistance Malu Rabelo National promotion Gabi Gonçalves - Corpo Rastreado
Co-produced by Sesc Sp Avec le soutien de JUSC - Jurerê Sports Center
As part of the Brazil-France Cultural Year Co-hosted by Les Célestins, Théâtre de Lyon
Associated show(s)
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- RDV Professionnels
ERD avec Alejandro Ahmed
La Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon – Grand Hôtel-Dieu
Le CN D Lyon délocalise ses Entraînements Réguiliers du Danseur à la Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie tout au long de la Biennale de la danse du 6 au 28 septembre.