Contemporary dance: Damien Jalet and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui or the art of the splits

2022-11-27T22:09:08.463Z

The two Belgians, who also choreographed for Beyoncé and Madonna, found themselves at the Ballet de Genève, of which Cherkaoui had just taken over as director.

One, Flemish, the other Walloon.

They met in 2000. It was in a modern ball, in Belgium.

Less than an hour in the blaze to teach step combinations to amateurs.

They were 24 years old.

Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui came from dance, Damien Jalet from theatre.

Today, they practice the splits.

In terms of contemporary choreography, they are two sacred monsters.

Their name on the poster, and from London to Paris, Berlin or Gothenburg, the room is full.

Their meeting at the Ballet de Genève, of which Cherkaoui had just taken over, inviting Jalet as associate choreographer, turned the gaze towards Switzerland.

When it comes to showbiz, they shine alike.

Cherkaoui signs the dances of

Starmania

, Jalet those of

Emilia Perez

, a musical that director Jacques Audiard is about to shoot.

Cherkaoui has been choreographing the dances of Beyoncé for six years, and Jalet, for three years, those of Madonna.

A mere evocation of these ladies, and the adrenaline illuminates...

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