Commissioned by London Contemporary Dance School for the BA3 Graduation Show | Performed 25-28 June 2024 at The Place Theatre, London.

For their graduation show this year, a selection of students have been working with choreographer Simone Mousset and the Ballet National Folklorique du Luxembourg’s artistic director, M. Chevalier, to revisit the famous Pigeon Dance. The fiendishly difficult Pigeon Dance is known widely as one of the most iconic and challenging pieces of contemporary folk dance repertoire. Part of the celebrated folkloric ballet, Josiane the Country Girl, the Pigeon Dance is only rarely transmitted to other companies; London Contemporary Dance School is the first ever dance training institution to have the privilege of working with the Ballet National Folklorique du Luxembourg and, under the expert supervision of M. Chevalier, to perform its work. 

About M. Chevalier:

M. Chevalier is universally celebrated as one of the most innovative and enigmatic figures in contemporary performing arts. As a world-renowned choreographer and director, he commands respect across multiple domains, including musicals, theatre, film, and ballet. Under his direction, the prestigious Ballet National Folklorique du Luxembourg has soared to new artistic heights, continually redefining excellence in the world of folk dance. Named one of the ten most interviewed ballet directors in 2024, he is also the founder of the alternative rock band Loulou and the Babies, which has acquired a passionate cult following since its inception, and he is an esteemed ten-time winner of the International Melodica Virtuosity Championship.

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Performers: Ronan Cardoza, Ellie Chick, Romina Dazzarola, Maisie Faul, Mark Halton, Sunny Coco Marko-Bennett, Lily McDonald, Roisin Salmon, Petter Skurdal, Brooke Sorensen

Concept and Direction: Simone Mousset

Rehearsal Support: Andrei Nistor

Costume Designer & Maker: Nef McHenry

Production Manager (The Place): Anthony Osbourne

Lighting Designer (The Place): Ali Hunter

Voice Work Support: Jamie McCarthy

Pigeon Dance Music Score & Recording: Maurizio Spiridigliozzi

Original Pigeon Dance Choreographic Collaboration (2018): Elisabeth Schilling

With Thanks to Suki Wong for her contributions to the process

With Special Thanks to the Ballet National Folklorique du Luxembourg and Artistic Director M. Chevalier