Pierre Droulers. Dharma Punk

In Dharma Punk, renowned Belgian choreographer Pierre Droulers delves into the energetic imprints of his personal and artistic journey. Droulers, has created a diverse body of work since the late 1970s. His choreography often blends movement with visual arts, philosophy, and experimental soundscapes.

With Dharma Punk - created at Legs Festival by Charleroi Danse in 2025 - Droulers channels the rebellious intensity of the punk movement of the 1970s and '80s—its raw, defiant energy—while drawing on the introspective calm of Buddhist-inspired practices of self-listening and inner transformation. These two seemingly contradictory forces become fertile ground for reflection, inviting a transformation of rage into a clarified, tempered energy.

The work places the body at its center—as both a vessel of memory and a political, poetic, living instrument. Here, the body becomes a site of dialogue between Droulers himself, in his dual role as dancer and choreographer, and performer Olivier Balzarini, with visual artist Anne Buxerolle lending a tactile, scenographic presence. Through their collaboration, the performance unfolds as a series of crossings, trajectories, and encounters between people, with objects, music, and narratives. Dance, in this space, is fully immersed in the tension of each movement and the attentive presence to every element on stage.

Credits​​​​​​​

Choreography: Pierre Droulers

Performed by : Pierre Droulers and Olivier Balzarini

Editor and reader: Anne Buxerolle

This performance is presented at Bozar in collaboration with Charleroi Danse