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Delay the Sadness
During her residency at Orsolina28 Art Foundation, Sharon Eyal will devote herself to the creation of her latest work, "Delay the Sadness".
Eyal’s distinctive choreographic language, known for its intense physicality, hypnotic movement sequences, and visceral emotional depth, will shape a world where the body becomes an instrument of both resistance and surrender. The original score is composed by Josef Laimon, continuing the collaboration initiated for the GöteborgsOperans Danskompani.
The piece features an outstanding ensemble of dancers: Darren Devaney, Juan Gil, Alice Godfrey, Johnny McMillan, Keren Lurie Pardes, Nitzan Ressler, Héloïse Jocquevile, and Gregory Lau.
Sharon Eyal
Born in 1971 in Jerusalem, Sharon Eyal is one of the most acclaimed choreographers in contemporary dance. She danced with Batsheva Dance Company from 1990 to 2008, quickly becoming one of its most influential figures. Through the Batsheva Dancers Create program, she began her choreographic career, developing a distinct style that merges technical rigor, emotional depth, and hypnotic physicality.
From 2003 to 2004, she served as Associate Artistic Director of Batsheva, and from 2005 to 2012, she was House Choreographer. In 2013, she co-founded S-E-D Dance Company with Gai Behar, marking a pivotal moment in her artistic trajectory.
Eyal has created works for leading international companies, including Paris Opera, Nederlands Dans Theater, Staatsballett Berlin, Royal Swedish Ballet, and GöteborgsOperans Danskompani. Her creations have received prestigious awards, such as the German Theater Prize DER FAUST (2018) and the FEDORA VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Prize for Ballet (2017).
S-E-D Dance Company
Founded in 2013 by Sharon Eyal and Gai Behar, S-E-D Dance Company has quickly established itself as a major force in contemporary dance. Since 2022, it has been a registered non-profit association in France, where it develops its productions and international collaborations.
S-E-D has co-produced works with leading theaters and festivals worldwide, collaborating with prestigious names such as Christian Dior Couture, Maria Grazia Chiuri, YOUNG music collective (Ben UFO, Jamie xx), and visual artists Es Devlin and George Rouy.
In 2025, S-E-D was selected as the first resident company for Palais de Tokyo’s new SYMBIOSIS program, further solidifying its role in the global arts landscape.