NDCWales will perform at half time in the stadium as part of the Welsh Government's Wales in France year 2023.
National Dance Company Wales creates dance which explores what it means to live in Wales and the world now. They will perform a short extract from ‘Say Something’, the Company’s latest dance work by choreographers Sarah Golding and Yukiko Masui, to live beatboxing by Dean Yhnell (Beat Technique) from Tredegar.
Paul Kaynes, NDCWales' Chief Executive said:
This is a brilliant opportunity to share our love of dance and convey the sheer energy of contemporary Wales with a huge crowd in Paris. We first met beatboxer Dean Yhnell in Penrhys in Rhondda Cynon Taf, where he’s one of the lead artists for the collaborative project we facilitate called Above & Beyond.
Whether it’s in Penrhys or Paris, we want to share a vision of Wales as a culturally connected nation, eager to entertain and inspire people.
First Minister Mark Drakeford said:
I'm delighted National Dance Company Wales is helping us to launch Wales in France year, which will explore connections between our two countries across the arts, education, sport and business.
NDCWales is showcasing a contemporary, diverse and artistically excellent Wales to the world.
I’d like to thank our partners Wales Arts International, Arts Council Wales and the British Council in Wales and France who have worked with us to support this activity.
