Chrysalis at SM Aura Premier
Mallgoers recently had a glimpse of Chrysalis, a theatrical street performance by two French artists at the SM Aura Premier Sky Park and entrance.
A joint partnership between Alliance Francaise de Manille and SM Aura Premier, the project aimed to promote French artistry in celebration of the International Francophonie Day.
The International Francophonie Day is an annual weeklong celebration of the anniversary of the birth of the Intergovernmental Francophonie cooperation. Francophonie is the term used to refer to all people and countries speaking the French language, and Francophonie Day celebrates the French language and the values of the French-speaking countries around the world. It was French geographer Onesime Reclus first used the term Francophone in 1880.
Chrysalis is a theatrical street performance directed by Jordi Vidal, a Catalan choreographer and stage director. Vidal’s creative horizon goes beyond the world of dance and theater to include chamber music ensembles, circus and street theater companies, video creations and art installations.
Real-life couple Kevin Troussart and Vania D’Angelo, who are both acrobats and dancers, were the Chrysalis performers. Chrysalis follows the story of a highly-emotional couple performing via a rope that symbolizes the many aspects of life, particularly in relationship. It shows the ups and downs of a relationship — from how it begins, to courtship, to marriage, as well as the struggles and emotional challenges of love.
The 20-minute performance wowed the shoppers of SM Aura Premier as the show was something not frequently seen in the Philippines.