PRESS
THE REPUBLIC OF THE PYRENEES
“A native of Oloron, choreographer and dancer Marion Alzieu draws inspiration for her work from a dazzling array of encounters, cultures, and styles. With *Hold Fast*, presented at the Théâtre Saragosse, she once again pushes her boundaries with krump.”
ARKUCHI
“Marion Alzieu presents the duo *Hold Fast* at the Karavel Festival, a work that blends dance styles to explore rage and its consequences. Generous and committed, Marion Alzieu is an artist to watch closely.”
THINGS TO SEE AND DANCE TO
“Marion Alzieu masterfully embraces krump and fully embraces hybridity by choreographing it into a contemporary-style duet. *Hold Fast* is a duet brimming with vital energy and a bold call to action.”
PROFILE: SAVOIE MAG
“From the very beginning, I knew I wanted to be a dancer and choreographer,” says Marion, a determined and dedicated artist who explores a wide range of styles and creations to convey powerful messages through her dance.”
THE DAUPHINE
“At the heart of Marion Alzieu’s work lies the question of the social dimension of the female body.”
new life
“The mountain landscape is one of the sources of inspiration for Marion Alzieu (Ma’ Company), who is based in Savoie. With the “Alttaï” project, the choreographer draws on two worlds: natural landscapes and photography.”
THE DAUPHINE
“26 women volunteered for the filmed choreography *Le Corps de la ville* by Nicolas Habbas and Marion Alzieu”
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“In a society where the virtual world is omnipresent, Marion Alzieu believes that dance—expression through the body and its movements—is a commitment in and of itself. In*This Is Not a White Woman*”
RVR RADIO
“A performance that explores womanhood, a woman’s place in society, her strength, and her vulnerability. A powerful moment shared with the artistic team, at the very heart of the exhibition “Born a Girl” by visual artist Françoise Grange. A dialogue unfolds between the artworks and the dancers…”
Radio Panik
“Ever since her early training in classical dance, followed by her discovery of modern dance and hip-hop, Marion Alzieu—a dancer who has been working as a choreographer for several years and who heads her own company, Ma’—has continued to ‘blend different disciplines to create imaginative worlds where the body, movement, and commitment serve as vehicles for conveying emotions.’”
Savoie
“Somewhere between human dance and the stillness of the mountains, the photos in the Alttaï exhibition—on view at the Maison des Arts through December 17—challenge Marion Alzieu (choreographer and creator of the project) and set Romain Blanchi’s (photographer) lens in motion at the Rosuel and Arpettaz sites.”
Derider Dance Center
“Derida Dance Center is thrilled to welcome French contemporary dance choreographer Marion Alzieu and musician Michael Avron. From September 28 through October 17, Marion and Michael will be in residence at Derida Dance Center, working on a new original project. At the end of the residency, there will be a presentation open to the public.”
Radio Bulgaria
“In addition to her work as a performer, she is forging her own path in choreography. She collaborates with composer and musician Michael Avron. Since 2010, the Derida Dance Center has welcomed artists from around the world who share their expertise in contemporary dance with Bulgarian audiences. This program is part of the City of Sofia’s cultural calendar.”