An exercise in connection that lets everyone join in, celebrating, moving and creating
Mariage uses dance and new traditions to celebrate togetherness in a unique way. Through a series of open workshops in the public space, people can engage in dance, music and scenography. Guided by volunteers and artists from Leon, the participants create a universal and symbolic wedding feast together. Everyone can pitch in, by helping to work out the choreography and set the scene, or by making their own costumes.
Mariage invites everyone, from the cast to casual passers-by, to take part in their own way. The joint celebration blurs the line between the performers and the audience, creating a collective experience that is accessible to all.
From a street parade to a costume party and a shared meal, Mariage is an exercise in connection, creating space for unexpected and spontaneous encounters. Always organic and authentic.

Programme :

14:00-16:00
Atelier Mariage (scenography, costumes, dans, singing, henna, ..)

16:00-17:30
Open rehearsal Mariage (dans, singing,…)

18:00-19:15
Try out Mariage + after talk

Leon is a Brussels-based, nomadic workplace where dance takes centre stage. It puts the emphasis on the processes that precede the productions, because that is where the essence of participation, meeting and connection truly lies.

Concept: Leon
Choreography: Seppe Baeyens, Fanny Vandesande, Adnane Lamarti, Yacine Sangara, Martha Balthazar, Evy Van Hoydonck, Bianca Kruppa, Kristin Rogghe
Cast: participants Atelier Leon, volunteers and passers-by
Scenography and costumes: Lena van Drie, Isabelle Azaïs
Music: Stef Heeren, Hussein Rassim, Saif Al-Qaissy, Ayman Naama
Technical support: Laurens Ingels, Pepijn Mesure
Production management: Sam De Wit, Isabelle Azaïs
Communication: Emma Ducheyne
Partners: MolenFest - Molenbeek for Brussels 2030 & Kanal, Windroos, Cardijnschool, Kunsthumaniora Brussels
With thanks to: Zonnelied, Maisin des Cultures et de la Cohésion Sociale
Supported by: Flemish Government, Flemish Community Commission

Photos: © Veerle Vercauteren / Kanal-Centre Pompidou