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Djiguen
Compagnie Sencirk
Djiguen ("woman" in Wolof) is a contemporary circus show created by SenCirk' from an original idea by Mariétou Thiam. Through circus disciplines, dance, and live music, it tells the story of a woman facing prejudices that deny her a place on stage. Determined to have her talent and freedom recognized, she gradually asserts herself until transforming the gaze of the men around her. A true tribute to the strength, courage, and emancipation of women, Djiguen also celebrates the power of the collective and upholds a vision of performance where talent transcends gender differences.
Djiguen will perform as the closing act of the institute's Christmas market.
The company SenCirk' is the first and only circus company in Senegal. Founded in 2010, it brings together a dozen professional artists from various disciplines (acrobatics, dance, breakdance, gymnastics, aerial arts...) who blend Senegalese traditions with contemporary circus writing. Its artistic approach is based on rigorous, free, and innovative physical practice, contributing to the emergence of a contemporary African circus. Beyond creation, SenCirk' runs a circus school dedicated to training and professional integration of young people, as well as social circus initiatives for vulnerable audiences. Since 2018, the company has had the first circus tent in Senegal, which has become a place for creation, dissemination, and artistic exchange.
