
HAPPY HYPE
An explosive, carnivalesque performance that blurs the lines between tradition and modernity.
At the heart Happy Hype are mischievous, ethereal beings called the Ouinchs—little fairies who embody both playfulness and mystery. Their dance is a provocative and ambiguous choreography that oscillates between the fluid grace of medieval courtly movements and the pulsating energy of contemporary clubbing rhythms. The Ouinchs’ performances are not just to be watched, but experienced—inviting the audience to join the revelry and immerse themselves in the celebration.
What distinguishes OUINCH OUINCH is their commitment to collective, leaderless collaboration. The group values inclusivity and equality, creating a space where everyone can participate on equal terms, free from hierarchical structures. They aim to invent a utopian, inclusive dance culture that transforms public spaces into vibrant, temporary rituals of togetherness. These performances become a radical celebration, where boundaries dissolve, and social norms are upended.
At the heart of every performance is a joyful, provocative climax—an uninhibited carnival of liberation. In these moments, every participant is invited to be free: to dance, to revel, and to express themselves without restraint. It's an invitation to step into a world where self-expression and communal joy reign supreme.
Presented in partnership with South East Dance.
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Conception and choreography: Karine Dahouindji, Marius Barthaux, Simon Crettol, Nicolas Fernando Mayorga Ramirez, Maud Hala Chami
Perfomance: Karine Dahouindji, Marius Barthaux, Elie Autin, Adél Juhász, Collin Cabanis
Perfomance XXL: Simon Peretti, Mélissa Gueix, Aure Wachter, Ludovico Paladini, Délia Krayenbühl, Tom Grandmourcel, Alina Arshi, Raoul Riva Live Music: Maud Hala Chami
Production: Association Cie des Marmots
Executive production: Ars Longa Agency
Production & Distribution: Charlotte Grace Wacker
Supports: Fondation l’Abri, FAR Nyon, Belluard Bollwerk and Festival Parallèle
Supported by Swiss Arts Council and Swiss Cultural Fund UK

