Biography
Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui was born in 1976 in Antwerp as the son of a Moroccan father and a Flemish mother and is among the most influential choreographers of our time. His works combine Western and Eastern dance traditions and are distinguished by spiritual depth and cultural border-crossing. Cherkaoui was artistic director of the Royal Ballet of Flanders and works regularly with renowned opera houses and dance companies worldwide. Works such as Sutra with Shaolin monks, Babel, and Puz/zle have been internationally celebrated. He also choreographed for Beyoncé's Grammy appearance and the 89th Academy Awards, which testifies to his reach beyond the classical stage. Cherkaoui's work is shaped by the search for what connects cultures and religions.
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