Biography
Karim Amghar started out in 1992 in Valence with Culture Street, specialising in breakdance. In 1993, he worked with Zoro Henchiri and Ruchdi Hachichi (Cie Traction Avant), pioneers of hip hop movement in the Lyon area. He continued his explorations through various dance courses: capoeira, contemporary, butoh. In 1998, he founded Compagnie A'corps in Valence with Olé Khamchanla and created several pieces. In his compositions, he seeks to present his vision of space, time and the body in a world of emotions. He carries out research to develop a new choreographic language for hip hop that is not solely a vehicle for social protest. In 2017, he opened a dance school and a professional training centre in Valence.