Babel

At nightfall, after the department store closes, immerse yourself in a dreamlike interpretation of the myth of the Tower of Babel blending dance and circus.

In a dizzying staging, the ten protagonists of this fable, dancers and circus artists, deliver a poetic high-flying performance, as much grounded as aerial, and share a powerful message... That of a society where dance helps shape a modern utopia, in which cultural differences and human ambitions become a powerful, vibrant and even more beautiful force.

Choreographer and prominent figure of the hip-hop movement, Mourad Merzouki has developed since the 1990s an artistic universe combining dance, circus, martial arts, visual arts, video and music. In 1996, he founded his own company, named after his inaugural piece: Käfig. Numerous successes followed, including Pixel in 2014, Vertikal and Folia in 2018, Zéphyr in 2021, Phénix in 2022 and, more recently, Beauséjour in 2024. Today, the choreographer has nearly 40 works to his credit, seen by more than 2 million spectators worldwide.

On the occasion of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Mourad Merzouki conceived the choreography for the French team's artistic swimming free routine, as well as a show bringing together 30 dancers and acrobats to celebrate victorious athletes. A breathtaking performance before more than 55 000 spectators at the Champions Park at Trocadéro.