Conservatoire de Paris Program

Odile Duboc

The transmission of repertoires that have influenced choreographic creation worldwide is one of the pillars of education at CNSMDP. Whether through the recreation of pieces by iconic artists or invitations to major choreographers of our time, the Conservatoire is committed to preserving this heritage. Offering a program based on Odile Duboc's (1941–2010) work of creation and transmission seemed an obvious choice. These two themes underpinned the career of this artist who trained leading dancers and choreographers of today's scene.

Léo Lérus

Entropie is an important work by Léo Lérus, who seeks to express his identity as a Guadeloupean dancer in the world of contemporary dance. In this choreography, he draws on François Roddier's research into the science of systems, energy and disorder. As an artist, Léo Lérus's aim is to create a contemporary dance that retains the musicality and movement of Gwoka, a traditional Guadeloupean dance. He also incorporates elements of Lewoz, carnival and Guadeloupean identity, giving his work a unique, culturally-rooted character. Léo Lérus collaborates with artists from all over the world and uses modern technologies to enrich his creations.

Ioannis Mandafounis

JOIN 2 was born of the November 2024 encounter between students of the Paris Conservatory (Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris) and dancers of the Dresden Frankfurt Dance Company at Théâtre de la Ville, under the direction of choreographer Ioannis Mandafounis. Adapted here for a version with twelve dancers, JOIN 2 takes up the choreographic framework that highlights the notions of group, identity and "being one" together. The piece's staging is marked by sudden blackouts, giving the scenes a unique character while repeatedly challenging the audience's perception.