Hocus Pocus

Hocus Pocus, a work intended for children aged 7-11, is mainly based on the power of images, their magic and the sensations they provoke. The very unique set design allows for a playful and magical exploration into a game of appearances and disappearances of both bodies and accessories. The brotherly relationship that develops between the two dancers constitutes the show’s guiding thread, both through the hardships they create for themselves to toughen themselves up and through the fantastic voyage that subsequently awaits them. Hocus Pocus is one of the few contemporary dance works intended for a young audience. It seeks to challenge the imagination of its audience, while weaving a narrative that is open enough for each child to build his or her own story.

Philippe Saire (*1957), one of the leading figures of contemporary Swiss dance, has created approximately thirty performances, site-specific performances, short films and workshops. His choreographic work, often intense and meticulously detailed, combines visual art, theatre and film. Since founding his dance company in 1986, he has performed more than 1,400 performances in over 200 cities around the world. In 1995, Philippe Saire opened Théâtre Sévelin 36, his working space in Lausanne dedicated exclusively to contemporary dance.