The Queens' Ball

The Queen Mathilde in the spotlight

The Ball of Queens is a participatory choreographic creation led by choreographer Camille Dewaele (Compagnie La Vive allure), designed to be presented both indoors and in public spaces. Inspired by the figure of Queen Mathilde, this work explores the states of the female body — between power, commitment, strength, and softness — resonating with contemporary journeys.

The creation unfolds through a succession of musical and choreographic tableaux that highlight the richness and diversity of women's experiences. At the heart of the process, transmission workshops gather women from all backgrounds. Their stories, presences, and energies directly nourish the choreographic writing, in a process that is both sensitive, collective, and engaged, traversed by feminist issues.

Anchored in the territories, The Ball of Queens involves participating collaborators at every stage of creation. Some tableaux may draw inspiration from local traditions, strengthening the bonds between artists and residents. Dance then becomes a space of meeting, sharing, and expression, affirming a collective power in motion.

A ball led by women, to dance and share together, in an open and inclusive momentum.

Programming of the Théâtre Charles Dullin - outside the walls

Practical information:

All audiences

Duration: 1h15

Paid

Cooperations Flanders / Jersey / Guernsey / Hauts-de-France

Partnerships : National Choreographic Center - Ballet du Nord, Théâtre de Monsigny- Boulogne-sur-Mer