4 x Rousseau is the second full-length production by the Zurich based company Cie. La Ronde. Gathering a quartet of both internationally renowned and up & coming choreographers, and utilising the unique co-creational structure that characterises the company, Cie. La Ronde takes inspiration for its artistic discourse from the life and work of Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

Together with the dancers, the choreographic team consisting of Ihsan Rustem, Caroline Finn, Luca Signoretti, Sarafina Beck will delve into themes surrounding the philosopher's work - in particular his theses on the freedom of the individual vs. the central concerns of the collective. Much has obviously changed since Rousseau's time, yet his questions about inequality and social justice continue to seem shockingly familiar and relevant today. Where do we stand at this moment in time in facing Rousseau's questions? In 4 x Rousseau the members of Cie. La Ronde not only reflect upon the philosopher’s theories from their own perspectives, but also critically explore the direct connection with its influence on the society we function in at present, in an emotionally powerful work of physical, darkly humorous, danced theatre.

The informal sharing will be followed by a short audience discussion with the four choreographers and eight dancers of Cie. La Ronde.