Power of Trance & Movement
Workshop
with
Taoufiq Izeddiou
In the frame of Cooperation Tanz im August
The "Workshop" sessions led by the choreographer Taoufiq Izeddiou, who will show his piece Hmadcha حمادشة during Tanz im August, will immerse yourself in a realm where dance meets trance, bodily exhaustion, and the transformation of the individual into a political body.
During the three-hour workshop, you will have the opportunity to delve into the inspiring universe of the choreographic piece "Hmadcha," which serves as the foundation for this unique session. Taoufiq Izeddiou explores the power of trance and movement to transcend physical and mental limitations, enabling you to transition from a political body burdened with daily responsibilities to a poetic body that transcends the boundaries of physical experience. Taoufiq Izeddiou invites you to go beyond the confines of traditional dance. The sessions serve as a catalyst for personal and collective growth, offering a platform to examine social, political, and cultural issues through the language of movement. Space takes center stage in this artistic project, and you will engage with concepts such as diagonals, orthogonality, and spatial occupation.
Delving into the notion of "glitch" in dance and incorporating intentional interruptions, disruptions, or malfunctions into your movement, you will discover new expressive possibilities and open doors to the unexpected.The dynamics of working with mass will also be explored, focusing on group dynamics, movement synchronization, and fostering energetic body compositions that emphasize human connections. Through exercises promoting cohesion, cooperation, and unity, intricate choreographic tapestries will blur individual boundaries and highlight the strength of the collective.
Whether you are an experienced dancer or simply curious about exploring the potential of your body, this workshop is open to all. This choreographic experience will push the limits of your creativity, explore new territories, and connect with fellow dance enthusiasts.
During the three-hour workshop, you will have the opportunity to delve into the inspiring universe of the choreographic piece "Hmadcha," which serves as the foundation for this unique session. Taoufiq Izeddiou explores the power of trance and movement to transcend physical and mental limitations, enabling you to transition from a political body burdened with daily responsibilities to a poetic body that transcends the boundaries of physical experience. Taoufiq Izeddiou invites you to go beyond the confines of traditional dance. The sessions serve as a catalyst for personal and collective growth, offering a platform to examine social, political, and cultural issues through the language of movement. Space takes center stage in this artistic project, and you will engage with concepts such as diagonals, orthogonality, and spatial occupation.
Delving into the notion of "glitch" in dance and incorporating intentional interruptions, disruptions, or malfunctions into your movement, you will discover new expressive possibilities and open doors to the unexpected.The dynamics of working with mass will also be explored, focusing on group dynamics, movement synchronization, and fostering energetic body compositions that emphasize human connections. Through exercises promoting cohesion, cooperation, and unity, intricate choreographic tapestries will blur individual boundaries and highlight the strength of the collective.
Whether you are an experienced dancer or simply curious about exploring the potential of your body, this workshop is open to all. This choreographic experience will push the limits of your creativity, explore new territories, and connect with fellow dance enthusiasts.
Taoufiq Izeddiou
Taoufiq Izeddiou's journey into contemporary dance began with a "wild" training experience. In 1997, he made his professional stage debut under the guidance of Bernardo Montet, the director of the National Choreographic Center of Tours. In 1999, alongside his dancing career, Taoufiq Izeddiou ventured into choreography and gained recognition with his solo piece "Danse Nord" in 2000. The success of the group performance "Fina K'enti" in 2003 inspired him to establish Anania, Morocco's first contemporary dance company. In 2005, he founded the "On marche" festival in Marrakech, dedicated to contemporary dance. Driven by his passion for teaching, Taoufiq initiated the first contemporary dance training program in 2003, which produced talented dancers for the Anania company. In 2007, he obtained his State Diploma in contemporary dance from France. Since then, Taoufiq has been creating captivating works that navigate the intersection of tradition and modernity, unleashing the potential of the human body under the veil of darkness. His choreographies have been showcased in prestigious contemporary dance venues worldwide, including Danse Afrique Danse, Montpellier Danse, Charleroi Danse, Rencontres Chorégraphiques internationales de Seine-St-Denis, CND Paris, Tanzquartier Vienna, Transamériques in Canada, and more.