The performance begins with a blast of music, as the ensemble of dancers—Nadim Bahsoun, Daouda Keita, Marius Moguiba, Lucas Nicot, and Eric Nebié—descend from the tech box and the back of the audience, inviting us to clap along and even join them onstage as they jam to the music. The significance of gender and sexuality is slowly revealed as the dancers peel off different layers of clothing with their teeth .
Nadia Beugré’s choreography is playful, often using repetition and absurd humour. The concept of having the dancers' backs to the audience throughout the performance is an interesting commentary on nudity, but this form is not fully developed, resulting in a lack of dynamic progression. There are moments of strong visual imagery, open to interpretation, that explore masculinity, femininity, and black bodies. This is complemented by live sound created with the performers' bodies, particularly through the use of the buttocks.
L’homme rare is for those who enjoy experimental art and discovering fresh, unique voices. While its unconventional style may feel unstructured, the performance employs bold concepts to provoke deeper societal reflections.
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