Sylvette Annibal

Movement Creator, Cultural Ecology Thinker, and Human Connection Facilitator

Trained in arts, literature, economics, and labor law, Sylvette Annibal has developed a cross-disciplinary and deeply committed approach to the performing arts. At the heart of her work lies Afro-contemporary dance, choreographic mediation, and the decolonization of collective imagination.

For over 20 years, she has been dedicated to elevating living cultures and creating hybrid artistic projects rooted in local communities and driven by social transformation.

Key Milestones

Founder of Show-Co Arts (2007) : A pioneering initiative combining the arts, Réunion Island society, and sustainable development

Co-founder of the West Intercommunal Artistic School (EAIO, 2013–2019): A unique space for artistic education on Réunion Island

Collaboration with Elsa Wolliaston (2024-now) : A transformative encounter with one of the leading figures of Afro-contemporary dance in Paris

Founder of Les Artisaneuses : A collective exploring the decolonization of the arts and ecological consciousness

Core Strengths & Values

Dialogue between arts and cultures

Movement-based creation centered on the body and human connection

Gentleness, perseverance, and active listening

Artistic practice as a tool for social change

Advocacy for grounded, emancipatory, and restorative art

She Shares...

“Giving birth to my son Victor transformed the way I create: I learned to embrace gentleness and endurance as creative strengths.”

“One piece of advice I always give: respect your inner rhythms. Slow time is also part of the creative process.”

Favorite Quote

“To create is to resist. To resist is to create.” – Stéphane Hessel

Upcoming Projects

New artistic works combining dance, knowledge-sharing, and decolonial ecology

Artistic and academic research to imagine new stories and creative practices across territories

Founding a nomadic Afrodiasporic art school