Katerina Andreou & Carte Blanche
France – Norway / Creation 2025
Oscillating between irony and a dance of despair, HOW ROMANTIC paints a complex portrait of romantic relationships and our perception of intimacy in the age of the spectacle society.
Invited by Carte Blanche, the norwegian national company, Katerina Andreou asks its fourteen performers to grapple with the question of the couple. Rejecting naivety and idealism in favour of biting irony, the Greek choreographer shines a light on the ambivalence of romantic relationships, torn between the longing for attachment and for freedom. To carry out this radical reimagining of the duet, HOW ROMANTIC draws inspiration from the dance marathons popular in the United States during the Great Depression, in which dancers threw themselves body and soul into competition, driven by the hope for a better life and the desire for social recognition.
아이러니와 절망의 춤 사이를 오가며, HOW ROMANTIC은 보여주기식인 사회 속에서 연인 관계와 친밀함에 관한 인식을 복합적으로 그려낸다.
With Iris Auguste, Ihsaan de Banya, Adrian Bartczak, Brecht Bovijn, Noam Eidelman Shatil, Mai Lisa Guinoo, Núria Guiu Sagarra, Ola Korniejenko, Nadege Kubwayo, Dawid Lorenc, Ole Martin Meland, Aslak Aune Nygård, Gaspard Schmitt, Olha MykolayivnaStetsyuk under the artistic direction of Annabelle Bonnéry
Concept and choreography Katerina Andreou
Artistic assistant Costas Kekis
Sound Katerina Andreou, Cristián Sotomayor
Music Cristián Sotomayor
Lighting Yannick Fouassier
Costume Indrani Balgobin
Production Carte Blanche – The Norwegian National Company of Contemporary Dance (Bergen)
Support for the 80th Festival d'Avignon : Norwegian Embassy
FDeeply committed to the world of dance since its inception, the House of Fine Jewellery reaffirmed its commitment to the art of choreography in 2020 with the launch of Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Since its launch, the programme has supported numerous dance companies in the creation of their works, as well as the institutions that present them on the international stage. This initiative is reinforced by the Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels Festival, held in various cities around the world.
In addition to this support for creation and dissemination, increasing importance is being placed on the issues of transmission and education. Together with its partners, Dance Reflections organises residencies for professional dancers and awareness-raising activities for everyone to engage with choreographic culture. Driven by the values of creation, transmission and education, this programme forms part of a series of initiatives led by Van Cleef & Arpels. These include, in particular, the School of Jewellery Arts founded in 2012, and the ‘de Mains en mains’ event, which offers an insight into the jewellery trades.
Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels is partnering with the 80th Festival d’Avignon by supporting the presentation of 1 Degree Celsius by Sung Im Her, Muette by Boris Charmatz, HOW ROMANTIC by Katerina Andreou, and Le Pas du Monde by Collectif XY.
As a major sponsor of the FabricA du Festival d’Avignon since 2024, the Fonds AXA pour le Progrès humain , alongside Tiago Rodrigues, Director of the Festival d’Avignon, as well as AXA’s general agents and staff, reaffirms its commitment to contemporary artistic creation that promotes intercultural dialogue and engages with society.
A unique space for artistic experimentation situated at the heart of the Cité, the FabricA contributes to the influence of the contemporary arts scene by offering artists a stimulating and innovative workspace. It also serves as a powerful lever for social cohesion, fostering exchanges between communities and, through arts education, raising awareness among younger generations of careers in the performing arts.
A true bridge between culture and society, the FabricA runs workshops and residencies throughout the year for numerous associations supported by the AXA Fund. A prime example is the residency enjoyed by the Maison des Femmes d’Avignon during the 2025 edition, which concretely illustrates the role of art in fostering societal resilience.
Through this support, the Fonds AXA pour le Progrès humain reinforces its role as an incubator for artistic creation and as a committed advocate for a culture that is open, accessible and deeply inclusive.
Duration : 1h
This performance features loud music.
Vibrating vest
Vibrating vests will be available for deaf and hard-of-hearing members of the public on 16 July.
Drinks stand
On-site catering
Last entry 15 minutes before the start of the performance.
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| Full Price | Carte Festival | Carte 3 clés | |
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| Price F – single cat. | 35 € | 30 € | 10 € |
Cloître Saint-Louis
Duration : 1h
