1. Artistic production
In August, Ascen-Danse brought buried narratives of collective memory to life through contemporary dance at Mont-Dauphin, France. Their performance honored extraordinary stories and the people who shaped them, diving into the profound impact of shared memory on communities and ecosystems.
David Bonnefoux’s musical composition featured traditional Armenian instruments, infusing the piece with cultural depth and resonance. Costumes, delicately woven with lace, served as a homage to Armenian lacemakers, symbolizing threads of memory that tied the past to the present.
Presented during Mont-Dauphin’s 3-day dance festival, Vertical’été, the performance integrated research findings from the Pariahs project, shaping a work that blended artistry with historical reflection.
Choreographers: Lisie Philip and Isabelle Bazin Mazuel
Music Composition: David Bonnefoux, Ashot Amanucharyan
Kamantcha: Armen Zargaryan
Music Production (Armenia): Davit Stepanyan
Costumes: Hélène Marechalle
Held on Friday, August 2, at the Fontaine des Quatre Coins, the 45-minute performance captivated the audience with its depth and intensity.
The festival also featured the #Pariahs exhibition at the Jardin Historique, a dedicated space showcasing the project’s international artistic perspectives, shared histories, and discoveries made throughout the research period.
Watch the video of the performance below!
2. Co-creation workshops with the community
Ascen-danse organised dance co-creation workshops with the local community, exploring the theme or marginalisation and what it means being a Pariah.
View more here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=AqiLs89uVQU&feature=shared
