If the World Cup Had More Discofoot, We Bet You'd Be More Inclined to Watch
June 19, 2018

The World Cup captivates soccer fans this time of year. But if football (as most outside of the U.S. refer to it) isn’t your jam, this hybrid of disco dancing, ballet and soccer just might be more intriguing.


Performed by dancers from Ballet de Lorraine, Discofoot is a dance piece choreographed by Petter Jacobsson and Thomas Caley that combines modern dance with a real live match—the dancers are actually trying to score points and win. Here’s a clip from a recent performance in the central square in Nancy, France.

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