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ARTISTIC RESIDENCY SCHEHERAZADE – THE QUEEN OF ONE THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS in 

✨ Experience the Magic of One Thousand and One Nights… on Stage!

An original production by Oscar Flores featuring Julia Farid
March 19, 2027 | Orient’Alp Festival | Château-d’Œx, Switzerland

What if, instead of simply watching an extraordinary show… you could become one of its heroines?

For its 12th edition, the Orient’Alp Festival invites you to join the cast of Scheherazade – The Queen of One Thousand and One Nights, a spectacular dance production created by Oscar Flores, featuring Julia Farid.

Step into a fascinating world where Oriental dance, folklore, enchanting music, magnificent costumes, and legendary characters come together.

Alongside international artists and passionate dancers from diverse backgrounds, experience an unforgettable artistic and human adventure.

Whether you dream of portraying a princess, sharing the stage with Scheherazade or the Sultan, or simply being part of a grand collective production, an extraordinary adventure awaits you!

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THE CHOREOGRAPHERS 2025

Our 2027 artistic residency invites you to enjoy an extraordinary experience alongside internationally renowned choreographer Oscar Flores and the talented Julia Farid, in the enchanting world of Scheherazade – The Queen of One Thousand and One Nights.

illina Carlano – Artistic Director Bellydance Evolution

JILLINA CARLANO

illina travels the world to create productions and lead seminars that reflect her unique style. In addition to supporting the local artistic community by managing the Evolution Dance Studios in North Hollywood, California, she excels in the art of conveying her technique. Her ability to establish authentic connections with artists continues to inspire dancers on an international scale.

Pablo Acosta belly dance Orient'Alp Suisse Artiste festival danse résidence artistique

PABLO ACOSTA

Pablo Acosta, an Argentine dancer, stands out for his unique style that blends oriental dance with Argentine influences, ballet, and fusion. His performances combine technique and expressiveness.

Through each movement, Pablo tells a story, celebrating the richness of his roots while innovating in his art.

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ARTISTIC RESIDENCY PROGRAM 2025

Artistic residence in Switzerland, oriental dance in Switzerland, Fribourg, Lausanne, Jillina Carlano, Pablo Acosta Belly Dance

For two days, engage in an intensive program that will allow you to refine your technique and explore influences from classical, contemporary, hip-hop, tribal, oriental, and Argentine styles of dance.

This residency will take place in the pre-festival phase and will conclude with a final performance where participants will have the opportunity to showcase the fruits of their labor in front of an audience. Join us for an enriching and unforgettable experience in the heart of the Swiss Alps, while developing your artistic creativity alongside masters of dance.

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  • Over 18 hours of in-person training

  • Performance opportunity with Jillina and Pablo

  • Access to portions of the choreographies and online coaching prior to the artistic residency

  • Most props are provided.

PRICES 2025

For two days, engage in an intensive program that will allow you to refine your technique and explore influences from classical, contemporary, hip-hop, tribal, oriental, and Argentine styles of dance.

This residency will take place in the pre-festival phase and will conclude with a final performance where participants will have the opportunity to showcase the fruits of their labor in front of an audience. Join us for an enriching and unforgettable experience in the heart of the Swiss Alps, while developing your artistic creativity alongside masters of dance.

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  • Over 18 hours of in-person training

  • Performance opportunity with Jillina and Pablo

  • Access to portions of the choreographies and online coaching prior to the artistic residency

  • Most props are provided.

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PRICES 2025

For two days, engage in an intensive program that will allow you to refine your technique and explore influences from classical, contemporary, hip-hop, tribal, oriental, and Argentine styles of dance.

This residency will take place in the pre-festival phase and will conclude with a final performance where participants will have the opportunity to showcase the fruits of their labor in front of an audience. Join us for an enriching and unforgettable experience in the heart of the Swiss Alps, while developing your artistic creativity alongside masters of dance.

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  • Over 18 hours of in-person training

  • Performance opportunity with Jillina and Pablo

  • Access to portions of the choreographies and online coaching prior to the artistic residency

  • Most props are provided.

Artistic Residency with Accommodation*

  • Artistic Residency

  • 5 nights with breakfast

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Prices valid until 31.12.2024

  • Shared Room 670 CHF per person
    Private Room 850 CHF per person

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Prices starting from 01.01.2025

  • Shared Room 750 CHF per person
    Private Room 950 CHF per person

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*Meals and drinks not included

Artist Residency with Half-Board Accommodation*

  • Artist Residency

  • 5 nights with half-board (drinks not included)

  • Access to all performances

 

Rates valid until 31.12.2024

  • Shared Room: 870 CHF per person

  • Private Room: 1050 CHF per person

Rates from 01.01.2025

  • Shared Room: 870 CHF per person

  • Private Room: 1100 CHF per person

 

*Drinks not included.

Pre-Festival & Festival Package

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  • 5 nights from Wednesday to Monday with half-board (Drinks not included)

  • Pre-Festival Artistic Residency

  • Access to all festival workshops

  • Entry to all shows and evening events from Thursday to Sunday

 

Prices valid until 31.12.2024

  • Shared Room: CHF 1400.-

  • Private Room: CHF 1600.-

Prices starting from 01.01.2025

  • Shared Room: CHF 1700.-

  • Private Room: CHF 1900.-

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THE CHOREOGRAPHERS 2025

Our Artistic Residency is led by the renowned choreographers Jillina Carlano from the United States and Pablo Acosta from Argentina.

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ETAPE 1 Inscrivez-vous au casting

Date limite : 20 décembre 2026

Pour postuler, inscrivez-vous et réglez les frais d’inscription de 60 CHF par personne. Vous recevrez ensuite un formulaire de candidature à remplir.

Cette inscription vous donne accès à l’intégralité des tutoriels chorégraphiques du projet Shéhérazade.

Dans votre formulaire, vous devrez préciser :

  • Votre expérience et votre niveau en danse

  • Les expériences auxquelles vous souhaitez participer

  • Vos disponibilités pour les répétitions

  • Votre éventuel intérêt pour un rôle de princesse

L’inscription au casting ne garantit pas une place dans la distribution finale.

Nous vous invitons à consulter les tarifs des différentes expériences et les frais supplémentaires avant de déposer votre candidature.

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ETAPE 2 Préparez votre vidéo de sélection

Chorégraphie annoncée au plus tard le 15 décembre 2026.

Vidéo à envoyer avant le 15 janvier 2027.

Toutes les candidates devront apprendre une même chorégraphie, qui sera communiquée au plus tard le 15 décembre 2026.

Vous disposerez ensuite d’environ un mois pour la préparer à l’aide du tutoriel vidéo et nous transmettre une vidéo de votre interprétation.

Cette vidéo permettra à l’équipe artistique d’évaluer votre technique, votre musicalité, votre interprétation et votre aisance chorégraphique.

Une vidéo professionnelle n’est pas nécessaire : nous souhaitons avant tout découvrir votre danse et votre personnalité artistique !

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ETAPE 3 Découvrez votre sélection et votre rôle

Résultats communiqués au plus tard le 1er février 2027.

Après examen des candidatures, l’équipe artistique sélectionnera les participantes et répartira les rôles.

Chaque candidate recevra le résultat de sa candidature.

Les danseuses sélectionnées seront informées :

  • De l’expérience dans laquelle elles ont été retenues

  • Des chorégraphies qui leur sont attribuées

  • De leur éventuel rôle particulier dans le spectacle

  • Des informations nécessaires pour préparer leur participation

La catégorie attribuée pourra différer de celle souhaitée lors de l’inscription, selon le niveau de la candidate et les besoins artistiques de la production.

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ETAPE 4 Apprenez vos chorégraphies et rejoignez la troupe !

Février – mars 2027

Une fois sélectionnée, vous disposerez de plusieurs semaines pour apprendre les chorégraphies qui vous auront été attribuées.

Grâce aux tutoriels vidéo, vous pourrez vous préparer depuis chez vous, à votre rythme.

Puis, en mars 2027, vous rejoindrez Oscar Flores, Julia Farid et l’ensemble des danseuses à Château-d’Œx pour donner vie au spectacle !

ARTISTIC RESIDENCY PROGRAM 2025

Artistic residence in Switzerland, oriental dance in Switzerland, Fribourg, Lausanne, Jillina Carlano, Pablo Acosta Belly Dance

For two days, engage in an intensive program that will allow you to refine your technique and explore influences from classical, contemporary, hip-hop, tribal, oriental, and Argentine styles of dance.

This residency will take place in the pre-festival phase and will conclude with a final performance where participants will have the opportunity to showcase the fruits of their labor in front of an audience. Join us for an enriching and unforgettable experience in the heart of the Swiss Alps, while developing your artistic creativity alongside masters of dance.

​

  • Over 18 hours of in-person training

  • Performance opportunity with Jillina and Pablo

  • Access to portions of the choreographies and online coaching prior to the artistic residency

  • Most props are provided.

THE CHOREOGRAPHERS 2025

Our Artistic Residency is led by the renowned choreographers Jillina Carlano from the United States and Pablo Acosta from Argentina.

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ARTISTIC RESIDENCY PROGRAM 2025

For two days, engage in an intensive program that will allow you to refine your technique and explore influences from classical, contemporary, hip-hop, tribal, oriental, and Argentine styles of dance.

This residency will take place in the pre-festival phase and will conclude with a final performance where participants will have the opportunity to showcase the fruits of their labor in front of an audience. Join us for an enriching and unforgettable experience in the heart of the Swiss Alps, while developing your artistic creativity alongside masters of dance.

​

  • Over 18 hours of in-person training

  • Performance opportunity with Jillina and Pablo

  • Access to portions of the choreographies and online coaching prior to the artistic residency

  • Most props are provided.

THE CHOREOGRAPHERS 2025

Our Artistic Residency is led by the renowned choreographers Jillina Carlano from the United States and Pablo Acosta from Argentina.

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