Mourad Merzouki is bringing hip-hop dance to the Paris Olympics.
French-Algerian choreographer Mourad Merzouki guides his dancers as they rehearse for"Dance of the Games" at the concert hall in Creteil, east of Paris, Wednesday July 31, 2024. Merzouki is bringing hip-hop dance to the Paris Olympics . The French-Algerian choreographer is the creator of the Dance of the Games. Merzouki's showcase at the Trocadro Champions Park kicks off Monday Aug. 5, 2024.
“I have a lot of pressure, because I want everything to go right,” he said. “We want the message of generosity of this dance to raise awareness to as many people as possible. This moment should allow us all to connect.” Merzouki eventually succeeded in doing just that. His company has had more than 4,000 performances in France and more than 60 other countries in a three-decade span.
“It's a a sign that this dance can be addressed to all audiences,” he continued. “With this competition, I think we can say that it's an honor and that it's encouraging for the future of this dance.”
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