Compagnie Nacera BelazaU.S. PremiereSeptember 17*-19, 2009 • [Thu-Sat] • 8:00pmAdmission: $18.00 ($12.00 for Danspace and FIAF members)"Choreographic revelation of the year" 2008- Awarded by the French professional critique's union for theater, music and danceFrench-based Algerian choreographer Nacera Belaza makes her U.S. debut at Danspace Project, in association with the French Institute Alliance Française's 2009 festival. Belaza came to performance after studying literature and film, both of which inform her work. Performed with her sister Dalila Belaza, explores spirituality through minimal movement juxtaposed against a range of music including Maria Callas, Amy Winehouse and traditional instrumental music. includes lighting design by Éric Soyer, and sound design by Nicolas Perrin.*Please join us for a Post-Performance Discussion moderated by Lili Chopra, Artistic Director of The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) and co-curator of festival 2009 and co-curator of and Director of the School of Dance, Arizona State University.
