Marry me in Bassiani
(LA)HORDE
Ensemble Iveroni
In 2025, Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels is supporting Chaillot – Théâtre National de la Danse in collaboration with La Villette for the presentation of Marry me in Bassiani by the Ballet National de Marseille, under the direction of (LA)HORDE.
In Marry me in Bassiani, (LA)HORDE ventures into the fascinating world of the traditional dance repertoire of the Ensemble Iveroni, a Georgian dance company based in Tbilisi. The two groups met in 2018. (LA)HORDE invites the dancers on stage to embody this tradition with intensity: upright chests, rigid steps, striking displays of virtuosity. A wedding is underway, symbolizing a powerful ritual in which politics undercuts the festivities.
(LA)HORDE blends folklore and electronic rhythms, paying homage to the famous Bassiani night club, a bastion of freedom in the heart of Tbilisi. The symbol-laden set creates a dialogue between history and modernity, tradition and resistance. This creation examines the memory of gesture, its cultural roots and contemporary resonance.
Consistent with its boldness, (LA)HORDE explores new territory while pursuing its mission: to energize bodies and ideas. The result is a show in which heritage becomes grounds for invention and dance a burning act of transmission.
(LA)HORDE
In 2026, Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels presents Age of Content by the collective (LA)HORDE with the Ballet national de Marseille, in collaboration with Brooklyn Academy of Music as part of the Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels in New York.
In 2026, Dance Reflections also supports the next two creations of the collective.
About the partner
Chaillot - Théâtre national de la Danse
In 2025, Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels is supporting Chaillot – Théâtre national de la Danse for the presentation of ten shows during the 25-26 season.
La Villette
In 2025, Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels is supporting La Villette for the presentation of two shows for the 2025-2026 season.
