XXL
Sofiane Chalal
Cie Chaabane
What is the starting point of this project?
XXL stems from a visceral need to create a sequel to my solo piece Ma Part d’Ombre. In this work, I amplify my movements and broaden the theme to a group of overweight dancers. By bringing these unconventional bodies onto the stage, I seek to challenge negative stereotypes with sensitivity, energy and playfulness.
What is its specific feature?
With this quartet, I continue my battle for self-acceptance by celebrating the power of the body. The performers challenge stereotypes and create a raw and emotional choreography. A choral dance that celebrates these bodies and asserts the freedom to be fully oneself.
Why participate in the Danse élargie competition?
This competition offers an open space that encourages experimentation and the blending of different forms. For me, it is an opportunity to share my work in a stimulating environment, to see how it is received by others, and to develop it further.
Born in Maubeuge, Sofiane Chalal discovered dance at the age of seven thanks to his brothers. A renowned hip-hop dancer, he has made a name for himself in international battles and competitions. Performer, choreographer and actor, he founded his own company in 2018 and has built an international career.
Credits
- CHOREOGRAPHY
- Sofiane Chalal
- DRAMATURGY
- Youness Anzane
- COSTUMES
- Shuqian Zhang
- LIGHTS
- Adrien Hosdez
- SOUND DESIGN
- Mathieu Calmelet
- ASSISTANT CHOREOGRAPHER
- Moustapha Bellal
ㅤ - WITH
- Samantha Chaher, Sofiane Chalal, Missy NRC, Maëla Trollé
ㅤ - PRODUCTION
- Compagnie Chaabane
- EXECUTIVE PRODUCTION
- Manège Maubeuge-Scène nationale transfrontalière
- COPRODUCTION
- Scène nationale / Théâtre d’Orléans, Théâtre national Wallonie-Bruxelles, Le Phénix-scène nationale Valenciennes Métropole - Pôle international de Production et de Diffusion, Centre chorégraphique national Roubaix Hauts-de-France Sylvain Groud - dans le cadre de l’accueil-studio / ministère de la Culture, Mars-Mons arts de la scène, Théâtre de Suresnes Jean Vilar, La Barcarolle Scène conventionnée danse et musique à Saint-Omer, La rose des vents Scène nationale Lille Métropole - Villeneuve d’Ascq - Pôle international de Production et de Diffusion, Secteur 7 CCDC Danses Urbaines-Maubeuge, Théâtre de la Madeleine Scène conventionnée de Troyes, Théâtre de l’Arsenal Scène conventionnée danse - Val-de-Reuil, Ville de Lille – Flow.
- WITH THE SUPPORT OF
- La Briqueterie CDCN du Val-de-Marne, Ultimavez, Wim Vandekeybus - Bruxelles, Pôle en Scènes/Centre chorégraphik Pôle Pik, La Gare Numérique de Jeumont, Compagnie La Baraka / La Chapelle – Abou Lagraa et Nawal Aït Benalla - Annonay,Espace Culturel Jean-Claude Casadesus - Louvroil, Danse élargie 2026, SUN - Scènes Unies du Nord Pôle International de Production et de Diffusion
- WITH THE HELP OF
- DRAC Hauts-de-France, région Hauts-de-France, communauté d’Agglomération Maubeuge-Val de Sambre and Ville de Maubeuge.
© Monia Pavoni