Nacera Belaza is an Algerian dancer and conceptual choreographer who is known for performances that present repeated actions in an austere manner.
Biography
Belaza was born in
Médéa, Algeria and moved to France at the age of 5.
As a child she did not attend dance classes, instead she danced in her own room.
She studied French literature at
University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne
The University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne (; URCA), also known simply as the University of Reims, is a public university based in Reims, France.
In addition to the main campus in Reims, the university has several campuses located throughout ...
and then founded in 1989 her own dance company, the Nacera Belaza Company.
Early in her career she was most often performing with her sister, Dalila.
By the 2010s, she began including other dancers in her performances. She maintains her connection to Algeria,
Awards and honors
Belaza earned the title of Chevalier de l'
Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
The ''Ordre des Arts et des Lettres'' (Order of Arts and Letters) is an order of France established on 2 May 1957 by the Minister of Culture. Its supplementary status to the was confirmed by President Charles de Gaulle in 1963. Its purpose is ...
in 2015.
Belaza was awarded the Syndicat de la Critique Prize for her piece ''Le Cri'' and the SACD Choreographic Prize in 2017. In 2021, she was named one of the 100 Women of Culture by the French association Femmes de Culture.
References
Further reading
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External links
Official website
Living people
Algerian dancers
Algerian female dancers
Algerian choreographers
Algerian women choreographers
University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne alumni
Year of birth missing (living people)
People from Médéa
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