Conceived by (LA)HORDE, this new programme brings together three pairs of choreographers whose works intertwine, reimagining the stage as a space for dialogue and coexistence.
Sharing the space and bringing works into dialogue: this is the ambition behind this bold creation, in which eight performers from the Ballet national de Marseille take on existing works and bring them into encounter with one another. They reveal their tensions and resonances through an interweaving that becomes a space for experimentation, giving rise to a third choreographic form hybrid, alive and constantly evolving.
Rafaela Sahyoun enters into dialogue with Fran Diaz, Armin Hokmi intertwines with Cecilia Bengolea, and (LA)HORDE immerses itself in the work of Angelin Preljocaj. Each crossover becomes an opportunity to reinterpret the other’s repertoire through each artist’s own perspective and choreographic language.
The music, costumes and dramaturgy extend this logic of intersection, creating a fluid continuity in which the different artistic worlds permeate one another and contribute to the search for a shared language.
CROSSOVER #1 — FRAN DIAZ X RAFAELA SAHYOUN
Based on The Mass Ornament by Fran Diaz and Crush by Rafaela Sahyoun
Choreography, “The Mass Ornament”: Fran Diaz, assisted by Keren Leiman and Angel Martinez Hernandez
Costumes, “The Mass Ornament”: Fran Diaz
Choreography and costumes, “Crush”: Rafaela Sahyoun, assisted by Inês Galrão
Music: Yantó
*The Mass Ornament was created by Fran Diaz for the Hessian State Ballet in Wiesbaden on February 17, 2025. The excerpt from The Mass Ornament is presented courtesy of the Hessian State Ballet.
CROSSOVER #2 — CÉCILIA BENGOLEA X ARMIN HOKMI
Based on Shiraz by Armin Hokmi and Twerk by Cécilia Bengolea and François Chaignaud
Choreography, “Shiraz”: Armin Hokmi
Costumes, “Shiraz”: Moriah Askenaizer
Choreography and costumes, “Twerk”: Cécilia Bengolea, based on Twerk by Cécilia Bengolea and François Chaignaud
Musical arrangement: Pierre Aviat
Source music: Ehsan Asgharzadeh, Reza Rahide, others to be confirmed
CROSSOVER #3 — (LA)HORDE X ANGELIN PRELJOCAJ
Based on Hop(e)Storm by (LA)HORDE and Le Parc by Angelin Preljocaj
Choreography, “Le Parc”: Angelin Preljocaj
Costumes, “Le Parc”: Hervé Pierre
Choreography, “Hop(e)Storm”: (LA)HORDE – Marine Brutti, Jonathan Debrouwer, Arthur Harel
Costumes, “Hop(e)Storm”: Salomé Poloudenny
Musical arrangement: Pierre Aviat
Source music: Piano Concerto No. 23 (Adagio) – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
*Hop(e)Storm was created by (LA)HORDE for Rambert, in collaboration with the Rambert dancers. It premiered on May 7, 2025, at Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London. Hop(e)Storm is presented courtesy of Rambert.
