30 June - 5 July | Geneva
VILLAGE DES CULTURES
The Village of Cultures: Practising, Feeling, Transmitting
For the past five years, the Village des Cultures has carried forward the legacy of the legendary Croisée des Cultures, faithfully continuing the founding spirit of the ADEM: creating a place for living transmission, artistic practice, and shared experiences. Every summer in Geneva, artists and teachers from all over the world come together to generously share their passion for musical and dance traditions.
For this new edition, Senegalese sabar dance, driven by the intense energy of the sabar drum, will spark a vibrant group dynamic. In the field of vocal work, polyphonic explorations will emerge through a physical approach closely connected to listening, breath, and inner resonance. Flamenco, a faithful companion of the ADEM for more than forty years, will celebrate the soul of Andalusia. As for body percussion, a recent addition to our programme, it will continue to surprise and delight audiences through its playful, rhythmic, and accessible approach for all.
The Village des Cultures has become a fertile meeting place where lasting connections are woven between artists and participants, in a spirit of openness and conviviality. Several guest artists are honouring us once again with their return this year, responding to the enthusiasm expressed in previous editions — a strong testament to the human and artistic quality of these encounters.
The workshops will take place between the ADEM premises and those of the École des Musiques Actuelles (EMA), encouraging a stimulating circulation of practices, ideas, and energies within spaces designed to inspire creativity.
Musicians, dancers, teachers, or simply those curious to discover new artistic worlds: join us for this edition of the Village des Cultures. A special opportunity to practise, listen, exchange, and create together.
See you at the Village des Cultures!
Julio D’Santiago
Educational Coordinator of the ADEM
