Josef Nadj: OMMA

There are eight of them, in jackets and black trousers, a tribute to the timeless silhouette of Josef Nadj. The lending of his costume does not oblige each dancer to follow in his footsteps, but to reveal his own uniqueness. First and foremost, OMMA is a story of sharing and passing on.

In his new work, the French choreographer brings together eight dancers to create an intercultural African dialogue on stage. The result is a captivating feedback loop between the group and the individual, which leads inevitably to the universality of the human being. 

Josef Nadj has sent his artists on a journey to the roots of dance that might reveal the balance of our universe. Echoing the cycle of life, this new choreographic work deals with something essential: our ability to look at what lies ahead in order to better see what is hidden deep within us, in our common destiny. The ancient Greek word OMMA thus acquires a new layer of meaning: not only "eye,” but also "what is seen or looked at.” 

Creatives:

Choreography and costumes: Josef Nadj

Artistic collaboration: Ivan Fatjo

Lighting design: Rémi Nicolas

Music: Tatsu Aoki & Malachi Favors Maghostut, Peter Brötzmann & Han Bennink,

Eureka Brass Band, Jigsaw, Lucas Niggli, Peter Vogel

Technician: Sylvain Blocquaux

Sound: Pierre Carré & Steven Le Corre & Ivan Fatjo in rotation

Production: Bureau Platô - Séverine Péan & Mathilde Blatgé & Marie Croset

In his new work, the Hungarian choreographer brings together eight dancers to create an intercultural African dialogue on stage. The result is a captivating feedback loop between the group and the individual, which leads inevitably to the universality of the human being. 

Josef Nadj has sent his artists on a journey to the roots of dance that might reveal the balance of our universe. Echoing the cycle of life, this new choreographic work deals with something essential: our ability to look at what lies ahead in order to better see what is hidden deep within us, in our common destiny. The ancient Greek word OMMA thus acquires a new layer of meaning: not only "eye,” but also "what is seen or looked at.” 

Running time: 55 min

Suitable for ages: 10+

Venue: Pilak/Amphitheatre

Dance as a place of encounter. This is how Josef Nadj defines his practice. In addition to his role as a choreographer, he is currently a barrier-free artist without borders. A dancer, but also a visual artist and photographer, he has a poetic and passionate vision of humanity. Constantly searching for new forms, he's willing to explore humanity, coming as close as possible to the truth of humanity. His works oscillate between fantasy and reality, and tradition and modernity to explore what is essential: individuals' relationships with themselves. He understands dance as an essential humanist act. 

Josef Nadj is no stranger to KoresponDance Festival. Audiences may remember him from 2017, when he presented Penzum, a duet with double bassist Joëlle Léandre.