Amala Dianor

A self-taught dancer, Amala Dianor trained at the CNDC in Angers and became a versatile performer, navigating between styles and influences. In 2012, he founded his own company after winning a prize at the 2011 Reconnaissance competition. His elegant, organic choreography transcends codes, hybridizing hip-hop, contemporary and African influences. A prolific artist, he has created over 20 pieces that have been performed internationally, and collaborates with musicians, visual artists and writers. The recipient of numerous distinctions, he was awarded the Médaille d'Officier des Arts et des Lettres in 2024. Always in search of innovation, he develops collective projects, notably in West Africa, and inscribes his work in a dynamic of transmission and sharing with audiences.

“This workshop is an immersion in the fundamental tools and methodology of choreographic creation according to my working method. Using the dancers' material, I compose in space and with rhythm, weaving a dialogue between the performers to create a true dialogue of bodies. In small groups, participants will explore each stage of the process, from movement research to composition. Each group will experiment with these stages in a progressive way, to create a short choreographic form. This collective experience will culminate in a final performance, providing an opportunity to share the work accomplished and discuss the different approaches used.” Amala Dianor