GILLES JOBIN
GILLES JOBIN
Gilles Jobin is an award-winning contemporary dance choreographer fascinated with new image technologies. His choreographic journey began in the mid-90s, a time when the European dance scene was undergoing a significant artistic renewal. Jobin created his first group piece, A+B=X, in 1997, and by 1999, his work was regularly featured in international festivals such as Montpellier Danse Festival and his creations were co-produced by big dance venues such as the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris while his work was touring worldwide. After moving to London in 1997, Jobin returned to Geneva in 2004, in 2007, he established himself in a studio space provided by the City of Geneva. In 2015, Gilles Jobin received the Swiss Grand Award for Dance from the Swiss Federal Office of Culture.
Gilles Jobin is an award-winning contemporary dance choreographer fascinated with new image technologies. His choreographic journey began in the mid-90s, a time when the European dance scene was undergoing a significant artistic renewal. Jobin created his first group piece, A+B=X, in 1997, and by 1999, his work was regularly featured in international festivals such as Montpellier Danse Festival and his creations were co-produced by big dance venues such as the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris while his work was touring worldwide. After moving to London in 1997, Jobin returned to Geneva in 2004, in 2007, he established himself in a studio space provided by the City of Geneva. In 2015, Gilles Jobin received the Swiss Grand Award for Dance from the Swiss Federal Office of Culture.
The Rise of Digital Creations
The Rise of Digital Creations
With his Geneva based dance company he creates digital dance pieces such as VR_I, Dance Trail, La Comédie virtuelle - Live Show or Cosmogony. Quickly recognized for its innovative approach, his work is regularly showcased in international festivals such as Sundance Film Festival (2018 and 2020) or the Venice Film Festival (2018, 2020, 2026) while maintaining a presence in international contemporary dance programs, such as the Biennale de la danse de Lyon, SIFA in Singapore, Chaillot National Theater of Dance in Paris or BAM Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York. The digital creations of the Cie Gilles Jobin have won several international awards, recognizing the technological and artistic innovation of a work exploring the « new digital territories for dance. His dance company is now fully digital and focusing on the creation of real time performances and digital collaborations.
Gilles Jobin is artistic director of the Studio 44 MocapLab, shaping the creative vision, selecting participating artists, and mentoring residents to help them develop their work.
With his Geneva based dance company he creates digital dance pieces such as VR_I, Dance Trail, La Comédie virtuelle - Live Show or Cosmogony. Quickly recognized for its innovative approach, his work is regularly showcased in international festivals such as Sundance Film Festival (2018 and 2020) or the Venice Film Festival (2018, 2020, 2026) while maintaining a presence in international contemporary dance programs, such as the Biennale de la danse de Lyon, SIFA in Singapore, Chaillot National Theater of Dance in Paris or BAM Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York. The digital creations of the Cie Gilles Jobin have won several international awards, recognizing the technological and artistic innovation of a work exploring the « new digital territories for dance. His dance company is now fully digital and focusing on the creation of real time performances and digital collaborations.
Gilles Jobin is artistic director of the Studio 44 MocapLab, shaping the creative vision, selecting participating artists, and mentoring residents to help them develop their work.
“What is striking – and delightful – with Gilles Jobin, is his capacity to take risks by delving deeper into the raw material of dance, namely dancers and their bodies, in each new production. His style of writing – one of the most accomplished of his generation – dodges the traps of narration and puts the focus back on abstraction.”
“What is striking – and delightful – with Gilles Jobin, is his capacity to take risks by delving deeper into the raw material of dance, namely dancers and their bodies, in each new production. His style of writing – one of the most accomplished of his generation – dodges the traps of narration and puts the focus back on abstraction.”
Philippe Noisette Talk about Contemporary Dance, (2011) Editions Flammarion
Philippe Noisette Talk about Contemporary Dance, (2011) Editions Flammarion
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