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Featuring eight dancers, an immersive 360-degree scenography, and the pulsating electronic sounds of Lucie Antunes, Mehdi Kerkouche’s latest creation dissolves the boundaries between performers and spectators.
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EMKA sets itself apart with an inclusive corps de ballet celebrating both artistic and body diversity. The message is clear: everyone can dance.
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Create, share, unite. Open to all, the CCN de Créteil et Val-de-Marne is a place without borders, dedicated to choreographic creation in all its forms, which shines on the national and international stage to the rhythm of its creations and cultural actions.
Mehdi
Kerk-
ouche
Multidisciplinary artist and choreographer, Mehdi Kerkouche takes over the direction of the National Choreographic Center of Créteil and Val-de-Marne.
17.05.25
Throwback
ODCV25
Each year, artists and companies of all styles come together for this inclusive celebration of dance, broadcast live on EMKA company’s social media platforms.
Held under the banner of solidarity and the joy of dance, the sixth edition of ODCV brought together 2,000 spectators and over 100 artists from a wide range of backgrounds and choreographic styles. The event unfolded as a dance marathon featuring performances, workshops, discussions, battles, and standout moments.
This year, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Médecins Sans Frontières.
Thank you to our partners for their support: Caisse des Dépôts, France TV, Martha Productions, Médecins Sans Frontières
Credits I
Directed by: Gwen Gaudy
Learn more
24.04.24
Paris
Courrez au Louvre
From April 24 to May 31, 2024, the Louvre Museum invites you to experience "Run in the Louvre". An initiative by choreographer and dancer Mehdi Kerkouche, combining the intensity of Olympic training with the cultural richness of the Louvre.
Learn more
16.09.23
Action
On danse chez vous
Here's the best of the 4th edition of the solidarity dance marathon "ON DANSE CHEZ VOUS" on Culture Box. Let's revisit the performances, workshops, and artistic exchanges that filled the walls of Chaillot - National Theatre of Dance, on September 16th and 17th. Hosted by the Cékedubonheur association.
Learn more
21.05.24
Marseille
The Method
Deeply attached to the idea of transmission, Mehdi Kerkouche created The Method : an off-site dance class led by a DJ in connection with the company's dancers, enabling amateurs, professionals and the curious to learn and practice dance while experiencing EMKA's vision
Learn more
22.06.24
Créteil
Jour de Fête
A not-to-be-missed event for residents of Creteil, lived up to its promise by offering shows and exhibitions, marked by major collaborations between associations and cultural players, promoting art, diversity and local talent. We look forward to seeing you again on June 22, 2024!
Learn more
01.10.23
Paris
Ruban Rose
Since 2021, Mehdi Kerkouche has been directing the launch of the Pink October campaign, the month-long breast cancer screening awareness campaign organized by the Ruban Rose Association and Mesdames Production, which takes place every year on October 1.
Learn more
26.12.25
Vélizy
Your BOLERO
This project is being carried out in collaboration with Collège Jean Racine in Viroflay, Onde Théâtre and the 3is audiovisual school. It brings together secondary school pupils studying dance and students training in audiovisual production, who will film the pupils' choreography.
Learn more
08.01.26
Créteil
End of residency I Cie Louis Thuriot
(Thursday, January 8th, 2026 I 2:30 p.m.)
Discover Rakke, the new creation by Louis Thuriot company, in residence at the CCN studio.
Book your tickets at reservation@ccncreteil.com.
Learn more
19.02.26
Créteil
End of residency I Cie Paradox-Sal
(Thursday, February 19th 2026 I 2:30 p.m.)
Discover Majnûn, the new creation by the Deepdawn company in residence at the CCN studio. Book your tickets at reservation@ccncreteil.com.
Learn more
02.04.26
Créteil
End of residency I Cie Maison M
(Thursday, April 2nd 2026 I 2:30 p.m.)
Discover Venus555, the new creation by the MaisonM company in residence at the CCN studio. Book your tickets at reservation@ccncreteil.com.
Learn more
23.05.26
Fontenay-sous-Bois
Y'a pas d'âge
Practise, Discover, Dance: three activities with a specific goal in mind: to offer senior citizens unique moments to enjoy together and share with younger people.
Learn more
17.05.25
Throwback
ODCV25
Each year, artists and companies of all styles come together for this inclusive celebration of dance, broadcast live on EMKA company’s social media platforms.
Held under the banner of solidarity and the joy of dance, the sixth edition of ODCV brought together 2,000 spectators and over 100 artists from a wide range of backgrounds and choreographic styles. The event unfolded as a dance marathon featuring performances, workshops, discussions, battles, and standout moments.
This year, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Médecins Sans Frontières.
Thank you to our partners for their support: Caisse des Dépôts, France TV, Martha Productions, Médecins Sans Frontières
Credits I
Directed by: Gwen Gaudy
Learn more
24.04.24
Paris
Courrez au Louvre
From April 24 to May 31, 2024, the Louvre Museum invites you to experience "Run in the Louvre". An initiative by choreographer and dancer Mehdi Kerkouche, combining the intensity of Olympic training with the cultural richness of the Louvre.
Learn more
16.09.23
Action
On danse chez vous
Here's the best of the 4th edition of the solidarity dance marathon "ON DANSE CHEZ VOUS" on Culture Box. Let's revisit the performances, workshops, and artistic exchanges that filled the walls of Chaillot - National Theatre of Dance, on September 16th and 17th. Hosted by the Cékedubonheur association.
Learn more
21.05.24
Marseille
The Method
Deeply attached to the idea of transmission, Mehdi Kerkouche created The Method : an off-site dance class led by a DJ in connection with the company's dancers, enabling amateurs, professionals and the curious to learn and practice dance while experiencing EMKA's vision
Learn more
22.06.24
Créteil
Jour de Fête
A not-to-be-missed event for residents of Creteil, lived up to its promise by offering shows and exhibitions, marked by major collaborations between associations and cultural players, promoting art, diversity and local talent. We look forward to seeing you again on June 22, 2024!
Learn more
01.10.23
Paris
Ruban Rose
Since 2021, Mehdi Kerkouche has been directing the launch of the Pink October campaign, the month-long breast cancer screening awareness campaign organized by the Ruban Rose Association and Mesdames Production, which takes place every year on October 1.
Learn more
26.12.25
Vélizy
Your BOLERO
This project is being carried out in collaboration with Collège Jean Racine in Viroflay, Onde Théâtre and the 3is audiovisual school. It brings together secondary school pupils studying dance and students training in audiovisual production, who will film the pupils' choreography.
Learn more
08.01.26
Créteil
End of residency I Cie Louis Thuriot
(Thursday, January 8th, 2026 I 2:30 p.m.)
Discover Rakke, the new creation by Louis Thuriot company, in residence at the CCN studio.
Book your tickets at reservation@ccncreteil.com.
Learn more
19.02.26
Créteil
End of residency I Cie Paradox-Sal
(Thursday, February 19th 2026 I 2:30 p.m.)
Discover Majnûn, the new creation by the Deepdawn company in residence at the CCN studio. Book your tickets at reservation@ccncreteil.com.
Learn more
02.04.26
Créteil
End of residency I Cie Maison M
(Thursday, April 2nd 2026 I 2:30 p.m.)
Discover Venus555, the new creation by the MaisonM company in residence at the CCN studio. Book your tickets at reservation@ccncreteil.com.
Learn more
23.05.26
Fontenay-sous-Bois
Y'a pas d'âge
Practise, Discover, Dance: three activities with a specific goal in mind: to offer senior citizens unique moments to enjoy together and share with younger people.
Learn more
17.05.25
Throwback
ODCV25
Each year, artists and companies of all styles come together for this inclusive celebration of dance, broadcast live on EMKA company’s social media platforms.
Held under the banner of solidarity and the joy of dance, the sixth edition of ODCV brought together 2,000 spectators and over 100 artists from a wide range of backgrounds and choreographic styles. The event unfolded as a dance marathon featuring performances, workshops, discussions, battles, and standout moments.
This year, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Médecins Sans Frontières.
Thank you to our partners for their support: Caisse des Dépôts, France TV, Martha Productions, Médecins Sans Frontières
Credits I
Directed by: Gwen Gaudy
Learn more
24.04.24
Paris
Courrez au Louvre
From April 24 to May 31, 2024, the Louvre Museum invites you to experience "Run in the Louvre". An initiative by choreographer and dancer Mehdi Kerkouche, combining the intensity of Olympic training with the cultural richness of the Louvre.
Learn more
16.09.23
Action
On danse chez vous
Here's the best of the 4th edition of the solidarity dance marathon "ON DANSE CHEZ VOUS" on Culture Box. Let's revisit the performances, workshops, and artistic exchanges that filled the walls of Chaillot - National Theatre of Dance, on September 16th and 17th. Hosted by the Cékedubonheur association.
Learn more
21.05.24
Marseille
The Method
Deeply attached to the idea of transmission, Mehdi Kerkouche created The Method : an off-site dance class led by a DJ in connection with the company's dancers, enabling amateurs, professionals and the curious to learn and practice dance while experiencing EMKA's vision
Learn more
22.06.24
Créteil
Jour de Fête
A not-to-be-missed event for residents of Creteil, lived up to its promise by offering shows and exhibitions, marked by major collaborations between associations and cultural players, promoting art, diversity and local talent. We look forward to seeing you again on June 22, 2024!
Learn more
01.10.23
Paris
Ruban Rose
Since 2021, Mehdi Kerkouche has been directing the launch of the Pink October campaign, the month-long breast cancer screening awareness campaign organized by the Ruban Rose Association and Mesdames Production, which takes place every year on October 1.
Learn more
26.12.25
Vélizy
Your BOLERO
This project is being carried out in collaboration with Collège Jean Racine in Viroflay, Onde Théâtre and the 3is audiovisual school. It brings together secondary school pupils studying dance and students training in audiovisual production, who will film the pupils' choreography.
Learn more
08.01.26
Créteil
End of residency I Cie Louis Thuriot
(Thursday, January 8th, 2026 I 2:30 p.m.)
Discover Rakke, the new creation by Louis Thuriot company, in residence at the CCN studio.
Book your tickets at reservation@ccncreteil.com.
Learn more
19.02.26
Créteil
End of residency I Cie Paradox-Sal
(Thursday, February 19th 2026 I 2:30 p.m.)
Discover Majnûn, the new creation by the Deepdawn company in residence at the CCN studio. Book your tickets at reservation@ccncreteil.com.
Learn more
02.04.26
Créteil
End of residency I Cie Maison M
(Thursday, April 2nd 2026 I 2:30 p.m.)
Discover Venus555, the new creation by the MaisonM company in residence at the CCN studio. Book your tickets at reservation@ccncreteil.com.
Learn more
23.05.26
Fontenay-sous-Bois
Y'a pas d'âge
Practise, Discover, Dance: three activities with a specific goal in mind: to offer senior citizens unique moments to enjoy together and share with younger people.
Learn more
Studio
Residency
This year, the CCN is supporting nine companies in their creative process, showcasing a wide range of backgrounds and styles, and projecting the CCN as a place where there are no boundaries - for dance, creation and genres.
01.09.25
Teaser
CCN x UPEC I Choreography lab
Led by dancer and choreographer Amel Khaies, the Choreographic Lab invites student-dancers to develop their practice, regardless of their style. Throughout the year, they take part in choreographic creation workshops, leading to several performances, particularly during major local events such as Jour de Fête, the UPEC Cultural Festival, and many others.
Video credits: San Kayzen
Learn more
27.06.25
Throwback
360 in Marseille
360 is a unique poetic, visual, and immersive experience. With eight dancers, a 360° set design by Emmanuelle Favre, and electronic music composed by Lucie Antunes, it breaks down the barriers between audience and performers.
Video credits: San Kayzen
Learn more
27.06.25
Throwback
Film your dance
Léa Deschaintres and Ilario Santoro from the SANTOOR company, part of the 2024/2025 Studio Residency programm, led three days of workshops to share their world with a group of young people from two after-school clubs in the town of Créteil (Casalis and Schweitzer). At the end of these sessions, San Kayzen produced this video highlighting the work carried out, allowing the young people to see themselves on the big screen at the La Lucarne cinema.
Video credits: San Kayzen
Learn more
22.06.25
Throwback
La Méthode led by Queensy
Initiated by Mehdi Kerkouche, La Méthode is also led by Queensy, queen of Dancehall, always accompanied by DJ Lazy Flow.
Join us for a giant, energetic and participatory dance class. A festive moment open to all, with no minimum level required, just the desire to dance in a good mood!
Video credits: San Kayzen
Learn more
27.05.25
Throwback
ITS
The ITS are six classes of nursery and primary school pupils from the Casalis, Victor Hugo and La Habette schools, who enjoy weekly dance workshops led by Céline Tringali based on Dabkeh, the first piece created by Mehdi Kerkouche in 2017.
Video credits: San Kayzen
Learn more
01.09.25
Teaser
CCN x UPEC I Choreography lab
Led by dancer and choreographer Amel Khaies, the Choreographic Lab invites student-dancers to develop their practice, regardless of their style. Throughout the year, they take part in choreographic creation workshops, leading to several performances, particularly during major local events such as Jour de Fête, the UPEC Cultural Festival, and many others.
Video credits: San Kayzen
Learn more
27.06.25
Throwback
360 in Marseille
360 is a unique poetic, visual, and immersive experience. With eight dancers, a 360° set design by Emmanuelle Favre, and electronic music composed by Lucie Antunes, it breaks down the barriers between audience and performers.
Video credits: San Kayzen
Learn more
27.06.25
Throwback
Film your dance
Léa Deschaintres and Ilario Santoro from the SANTOOR company, part of the 2024/2025 Studio Residency programm, led three days of workshops to share their world with a group of young people from two after-school clubs in the town of Créteil (Casalis and Schweitzer). At the end of these sessions, San Kayzen produced this video highlighting the work carried out, allowing the young people to see themselves on the big screen at the La Lucarne cinema.
Video credits: San Kayzen
Learn more
22.06.25
Throwback
La Méthode led by Queensy
Initiated by Mehdi Kerkouche, La Méthode is also led by Queensy, queen of Dancehall, always accompanied by DJ Lazy Flow.
Join us for a giant, energetic and participatory dance class. A festive moment open to all, with no minimum level required, just the desire to dance in a good mood!
Video credits: San Kayzen
Learn more
27.05.25
Throwback
ITS
The ITS are six classes of nursery and primary school pupils from the Casalis, Victor Hugo and La Habette schools, who enjoy weekly dance workshops led by Céline Tringali based on Dabkeh, the first piece created by Mehdi Kerkouche in 2017.
Video credits: San Kayzen
Learn more
01.09.25
Teaser
CCN x UPEC I Choreography lab
Led by dancer and choreographer Amel Khaies, the Choreographic Lab invites student-dancers to develop their practice, regardless of their style. Throughout the year, they take part in choreographic creation workshops, leading to several performances, particularly during major local events such as Jour de Fête, the UPEC Cultural Festival, and many others.
Video credits: San Kayzen
Learn more
27.06.25
Throwback
360 in Marseille
360 is a unique poetic, visual, and immersive experience. With eight dancers, a 360° set design by Emmanuelle Favre, and electronic music composed by Lucie Antunes, it breaks down the barriers between audience and performers.
Video credits: San Kayzen
Learn more
27.06.25
Throwback
Film your dance
Léa Deschaintres and Ilario Santoro from the SANTOOR company, part of the 2024/2025 Studio Residency programm, led three days of workshops to share their world with a group of young people from two after-school clubs in the town of Créteil (Casalis and Schweitzer). At the end of these sessions, San Kayzen produced this video highlighting the work carried out, allowing the young people to see themselves on the big screen at the La Lucarne cinema.
Video credits: San Kayzen
Learn more
22.06.25
Throwback
La Méthode led by Queensy
Initiated by Mehdi Kerkouche, La Méthode is also led by Queensy, queen of Dancehall, always accompanied by DJ Lazy Flow.
Join us for a giant, energetic and participatory dance class. A festive moment open to all, with no minimum level required, just the desire to dance in a good mood!
Video credits: San Kayzen
Learn more
27.05.25
Throwback
ITS
The ITS are six classes of nursery and primary school pupils from the Casalis, Victor Hugo and La Habette schools, who enjoy weekly dance workshops led by Céline Tringali based on Dabkeh, the first piece created by Mehdi Kerkouche in 2017.
Video credits: San Kayzen
Learn more