Dear son,

The Centre des arts is honoured to host the première of “Dear son," the new creation by Riva & Repele with Parvaneh Scharafali.

This dance creation is an artistic experience that invites the audience to reflect upon the fragility of life. In a contemporary society marked by the persistence of war and its consequences, this show is about creating a space for reflection in which love and memory transcend death.

The dancers' intention is to create a piece that goes beyond words to communicate the complexity of emotions linked to this universal experience. They aim to illustrate the unconditional love between parent and child. 
In terms of pedagogy, the show helps raise awareness on the realities of war amongst current and future generations. It is a way of addressing contemporary realities, promoting peace by giving a voice to victims and witnesses, and above all contributing to the evolution of society towards a more peaceful world.

Credits:
Choreographers: Simone Repele & Sasha Riva
Dancers: Parvaneh Scharafali – Sasha Riva – Simone Repele
Drawings: Gu Jiajun (with the help of Adèle Vettu)
Light designer: Yvan Cavazzana
Production: Riva & Repele and Le Voisin
Co-production with Orsolina 28 and Ecolint's Centre des arts

Special thanks to the Loterie Romande, the Fondation Anne-Marie-Schindler and the Fondation suisse des artistes interprètes SIS for their support.

Videos:
https://youtu.be/mcDoEPZ7I5I 
https://youtu.be/h-2ibw7wRKA 
https://youtu.be/cemjTcx4oJk 

Website:
https://rivarepele.com