Serge Aimé Coulibaly / Faso Danse Théâtre
Back to Kidal
“We have come a long, long way in the struggle for justice, but we have a long way to go.” Martin Luther King
Back to Kidal is a modern day epos telling the story of a people’s great march to freedom and self-determination.
Programme section Julidans On Stage
Dutch premiere
Location International Theatre Amsterdam
Venue Grote zaal
Run time 75 minutes
Language French & English
Back to Kidal
The odyssey is recounted through Coulibaly’s powerful choreography performed by Faso Danse Théâtre’s flagship dancers, as well as spoken word recited by actress Odile Sankara. The Afro Blues sound by Yvan Talbot (Doogoo D) and Patrick Kabré constitute a thread that binds all elements of the spectacle and creates a link with the music that has been essential in the history of Africa and its people.
-|-All adversities in spite, it is a history of a triumph of hope and joy that are generously shared with the audience.
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During Julidans, you can experience multiple performances in a single day. Enjoy an abundance of dance and make your festival visit truly complete. The more performances you book, the greater the benefit. Receive 10% off when booking 2 different performances, and 20% off when booking 3 or more different performances.
-|-In addition to Back to Kidal on 5 July, you can also see on the same day:
- Lisi Estaras - What We Can Do Together
16:00h, Brakke Grond
Serge Aimé Coulibaly
Serge Aimé Coulibaly (1972) is a choreographer, dancer, and artistic director from Burkina Faso. He is the leader of the Faso Danse Théâtre company and works at the intersection of contemporary dance, theater, and live music. His performances are physically powerful, rhythmic, and feature a strong dramaturgical structure.
In his work, Coulibaly explores themes such as colonialism, migration, power, identity, and collective memory, always from an African perspective that engages with the contemporary world. He combines tradition with contemporary forms and collaborates internationally with performers from various disciplines. His work tours festivals and theaters worldwide and is known for its raw energy, political acuity, and poetic expressiveness.
Credits
Productie Faso Danse Théâtre
Concept & choreografie Serge Aimé Coulibaly
Gemaakt en uitgevoerd door Jean Robert Koudogbo-Kiki, Ida Faho, Djibril Ouattara, Arsène Etaba, Déborah Lotti, Charles Simon
Muziek en zang Yvan Talbot (Doogoo D), Patrick Kabré
Coproductie Montpellier Danse (FR), DE SINGEL Antwerpen (BE), Charleroi Danse (BE), Ruhrtriennale (DE)
