Apaches

A temporary choreographic performance, Apaches is a spin-off from Saïdo Lehlouh’s production Wild Cat. Whether on or off stage, in solo or group performances, Apaches brings together in one place and at one moment dancers who have long been considered marginalised. This project takes a participatory form in order to enrich it and bring it to life with different audiences.
In 2024, as part of the Cultural Olympiad for the Paris Games, Saïdo Lehlouh presented a brand-new version of Apaches at the Paris Opera. The performance brought together on the stage of the Palais Garnier 35 dancers from the Paris Opera Ballet and 40 artists from different artistic backgrounds, hip hop and related communities, set to a musical production by former Daft Punk member Thomas Bangalter.

DISTRIBUTION
Choreography: Saïdo Lehlouh
Performers: varying cast
Artistic advisor: Johanna Faye
Sound design: Kevin Haccoun
Production manager: Céline Gallet

PRODUCTION
A production by Cie Black Sheep
Production: Garde Robe
Executive production: Collectif FAIR-E / CCN de Rennes et de Bretagne
With the support of Houdremont, a subsidised theatre in La Courneuve, and Arcadi Île-de-France.
Finalist in the 2018 Danse élargie competition organised by the Théâtre de la Ville – Paris and the Musée de la danse – Rennes, in partnership with the Fondation d’entreprise Hermès.

The first version of Apaches premiered on 26 May 2018 at Houdremont, La Courneuve