History meets revolution—again—at tonight’s 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony in Paris, where creative director Thomas Jolly vows to \"change society\" through a dazzling showcase of dance, music, and inclusivity. Set against the iconic Champs-Elysees and Place de la Concorde—a site once drenched in royal blood during the French Revolution—the event promises to flip societal norms about disability upside down.
Over 100 performers, including 20 artists with disabilities, rehearsed under secrecy this week, shielded by massive banners near the 3,000-year-old Luxor Obelisk. Dance takes center stage, with Swedish choreographer Alexander Ekman crafting a rhythmic fusion where crutches, wheelchairs, and tricycles become tools of artistic expression.
\"This isn’t just a show—it’s a manifesto,\" said Jolly, who helmed last month’s Olympics ceremony. Composer Victor Le Masne, returning from the Olympics, teased \"Sportography\"—a track blending drumbeats with athletes’ breaths and shoe squeaks.
Will this reimagined arena spark a new cultural awakening? Tune in to find out—and prepare to see disability through a radically human lens.
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