Hip-hop as a language,
contemporary writing as freedom
Cie NIYA develops a hip-hop dance nourished by contemporary choreographic writing.
At the crossroads of styles, influences and disciplines, the company explores a free, sensitive and singular dance.
Its creations place movement, encounter and transmission at the heart of an open, ever-evolving artistic approach.
Danse & Toile
After Gueules Noires, Résurgences and Hand in Cap, Compagnie Niya opens a new chapter and declares its love for live music. Four dancers move between the raw power of hip-hop and the finesse of contemporary writing, carried by the notes of pianist Tarik Salhi.
A succession of living tableaux: an immersive, sensory experience, open to all audiences, showing that true strength lies in the collective.
“Above all, I seek to build bridges. Bridges between disciplines, between sensibilities, between audiences.”Rachid Hedli, choreographer
A choreographic voice led by Rachid Hedli
Founded in 2011 by Rachid Hedli, after a rich career as a performer, dancer and teaching artist, Compagnie Niya takes its name from the good intention that guides every action.
Drawing on hip-hop culture and its values, it places personal growth, transmission and cultural accessibility at the heart of its approach.
What drives us
Sharing
Making culture a space for encounter and exchange.
Creation
Exploring, innovating and crossing artistic disciplines.
Outreach
Supporting today’s and tomorrow’s generations.
Commitment
Taking action locally for a culture accessible to all.
Upcoming dates
Hand in Cap
Hand in Cap
Hand in Cap
Hand in Cap
Hand in Cap tour supported by the MEL (Lille European Metropolis), as part of the Nuits des Bibliothèques.
Workshops & projects everywhere
Schools, community centres, libraries, local authorities, festivals: our workshops, led by the company’s performers, build self-confidence, listening and creativity. All our formats are mobile, adaptable and technically self-sufficient.
Dance
Occupying space, channelling energy, asserting one’s presence.
DJing & Music production
The basics of mixing, rhythm and sound composition.
Graffiti
On paper or in virtual reality: creating, imagining, projecting oneself.
Beatbox
Vocal control, rhythm, breathing, public speaking.
Slam
Words, rhythm and diction to express yourself and dare.
Write to us
Programming, workshops, partnerships: let’s talk about your project.
06 27 14 72 09Based in Hauts-de-France