Rabat – From April 10-18, Fondation Montresso will team up with Institut français de Marrakech and Fondation Ali Zaoua to launch “HALQA!”
This is an interdisciplinary program that turns Marrakech into a living stage for contemporary dance, urban arts, and visual experimentation.
At the heart of the program is Ballet Preljocaj, founded by Angelin Preljocaj, whose Junior company brings emerging dancers into a week-long series of workshops, performances, talks, screenings, and public moments.
HALQA! explores the body as a space of memory, dialogue, and creation, bridging generations and artistic disciplines.
Program highlights: (Don’t forget to sign up!)
- Artistic stroll: April 10 at 6 p.m. – Maison Denise Masson
Ballet Preljocaj Junior opens the program with an artistic procession across the city.
- Talk & performance: April 11 at 4 p.m. – Fondation Montresso
Conversations and performances with Julien Comte-Gaz, Stéphane Loras, Nezha Rhondali, and guest artists.
- Workshops – Dance + visual arts: April 13–15 – Fondation Montresso / Les Étoiles de Jemaâ El Fna
Interdisciplinary sessions led by Ballet Preljocaj Junior for all ages.
- Film screening: “Danser pour Grandir” April 15 at 9 p.m. – Les Étoiles de Jemaâ El Fna
Julien Bengel’s film followed by a discussion on dance and growth.
- Restitution & cypher: April 17 at 6 p.m. – Les Étoiles de Jemaâ El Fna
A public showcase of dancers’ work, followed by a live cypher blending dance and Gnaoua music.
- Grand Finale: “Near Life Experience” April 18 at 6 p.m. – Agora de la Fondation Montresso
A full performance choreographed by Angelin Preljocaj, performed by the Junior Company.
Meet the partners
Since its founding in 1985, Ballet Preljocaj has become an international reference in contemporary dance, collaborating with artists across music, visual arts, fashion, and design, from Jean Paul Gaultier to Laurent Garnier.
The Junior Company continues this legacy, offering young dancers immersive professional experience while sharing the art of movement with new audiences.
HALQA! is also a testament to the shared vision of its partners.
Fondation Montresso fosters creativity and dialogue through its Jardin Rouge residency, while Fondation Ali Zaoua empowers Moroccan youth through cultural and artistic engagement.
Institut français de Marrakech brings its decades-long expertise in programming, residencies, and cultural exchange to the project, enriching the city’s creative landscape.
