watch the hypnotic choreography by sadeck waff for the paralympics farewell ceremony

perfectly synchronized with precise geometric movements

it needs only some seconds to get immersed into this mesmerizing hand and arm performance choreographed by sadeck waff. as part of the farewell ceremony for the 2020 tokyo paralympic games, 126 performers seated on a wheelchair, perfectly synchronized with precise geometric hand and arm movements, present this hypnotic act directed by the artist sadeck waff. the performers are dressed in a total black outfit, including a mask, creating an immersive visual contrast with the director, clothed in white. the music that accompanies the performance creates a dramatic atmosphere while in combination with the dynamic movements rivets the viewer. video still courtesy of paris 2024 ‘une chorégraphie originale par sadeck waff’

celebrating the power of the body

tokyo 2020’s journey is completed with an emotional paralympic closing ceremony, celebrating the power of the body and free expression. ‘a show that knew how to transmit values ​​that have always animated me, human and universal.’ said the artist in an instagram post. ‘this week of creating and sharing with a mix of people from all walks of life has comforted me about the power and beauty of being human’.

as @tokyo2020 mentioned in a tweet post, the themes of the closing ceremony were the ‘harmonious cacophony’ and ‘moving forward’, inviting a diversity of artists to gather and express their individual styles.

project info:

choreographer: sadeck waff

movie: directed by thibaut charlut

interpretation: sadeck waff, oxandre peckeu and 126 professional and amateur performers

music: composed by woodkid

national orchestra of france management: chloé dufresne
master of radio france (paris & bondy) management: sofi jeannin

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