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Yongoyély
Circus Baobab
Russian bar, Chinese mast, banquine, acrobatic lifts, dance
After the triumphant success of their show Yé !, vwhich sounded an alarm about the urgency of climate change, the virtuosos of Circus Baobab are back with an equally socially aware creation. Yongoyély (“the excisor” in the Susu language) pays tribute to African women, their independence, and their resilience.
Amid dust and cinderblocks and a mix of music and song, six women and three men plunge the audience into the chaos of Conakry’s streets.
Relying on rudimentary apparatus, they perform a series of acrobatic feats. Aerial acrobatics, lifts, hand-to-hand balancing, Russian bar… They combine traditional dances with krumping. And express their ardent belief in a better life. A life where women are freed from the customs and mutilations of bygone eras.
Distribution
With: Kadiatou Camara, Mamadama Camara, Yarie Camara, Sira Conde, Marama Ciré Soumah, M’mah Soumah, Djibril Coumbassa, Amara Tambassa, Mohamed Touré Artistic direction: Kerfalla Camara Circus adaptation and scenography: Yann Ecauvre Circus performers: Julie Delaire & Mehdi Azéma Musical creation: Yann Ecauvre & Mehdi Azéma Collective choreography: Solenne Capmas
Acknowledgements
Production: R’En Cirque Coproduction: Centre culturel Franco Guinéen With the support of: FODAC (“Fund for the Development of Arts and Culture in Guinea”)
Biography
A pioneer of West African circus, Circus Baobab has been touring the world for 25 years. Originally from Guinea, the company cultivates a unique creative identity by combining ritual dance and new contemporary writing. The troupe was one of the grand finalists on the 2022 edition of the “France a un incroyable talent” TV show.
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