The Ball of the Queens

The Queen Mathilde in the spotlight

The Ball of Queens is a participatory choreographic creation led by choreographer Camille Dewaele, designed to be presented both indoors and in public spaces. Inspired by the figure of Queen Mathilde, this work explores the states of the female body — between power, commitment, strength, and softness — resonating with contemporary journeys.

The creation unfolds through a succession of musical and choreographic tableaux that reveal the richness and diversity of female experiences. At the heart of the process, transmission workshops bring together women from all backgrounds. Their stories, their presences, and their energies directly nourish the choreographic writing, in a sensitive, collective, and committed approach, permeated by feminist issues.

Rooted in the territories, the Ball of Queens involves participant accomplices at every stage of creation. Some tableaux may draw inspiration from local traditions, reinforcing the bonds between artists and residents. Dance then becomes a space for meeting, sharing, and expression, affirming a collective power in motion.

A ball led by women, to dance and share together in an open and inclusive momentum.

Cooperations Flanders / Jersey / Guernsey / Hauts-de-France

Partnerships: National Choreographic Center - Ballet du Nord, Théâtre de Monsigny - Boulogne-sur-Mer