The Cradle of the Spirit

"I felt as though I were in the cradle of humanity, my steps guided by spirits..."

— Sthan KABAR-LOUET

The Cradle of Spirits is a choreographic work inspired by the company's participation in the 2008 Pacific Arts Festivalheld in American Samoa, which brought together the diverse cultures of the Pacific Islands.

Drawing from this unique cultural experience, the work explores the spiritual, symbolic, and ancestral connections that unite Oceanian peoples. Through dance, Sthan KABAR-LOUET pays tribute to the richness of Pacific traditions while offering a contemporary artistic interpretation of their shared heritage.

Presented at the Centre Culturel du Mont-Dore in November 2008.

Choreography: Sthan KABAR-LOUET
Performed by: Karbal Nouméa Ballet

Photo Credit: Sébastien Merion.