Fouad Boussouf & Le Phare-CCN du Havre Normandie: Näss (People)

The energy of 1970s Moroccan music meets hip hop in this piece by choreographer Fouad Boussouf, performed by the company of Le Phare – Centre chorégraphique national du Havre Normandie (where he’s been the director since 2022). Näss (People) orchestrates a high-octane encounter between seven men, blending traditional North African rhythms with urban movement in a powerful analogy for a common quest for identity and roots. Boussouf masterfully orchestrates the group dynamic, keeping the audience on edge through an unending evolution of movement. The result is a profound, hypnotic rite; a sacred commotion that bridges cultural heritage with modern, unbridled expression.