Following the success of "Cantata", Francis Plisson decided to create the Marouchka Company in 1997.  By locating themselves in Tours, the company chose to commit strongly to a regional presence.  Over the years, the Company has multiplied its collaborative ventures with many towns throughout the region, developing many creations and partnerships for productions as well as educational and outreach activities.

With a strong focus on the exploring the relationship between music and dance, with choreographic approaches based on open forms, the Company has gradually developed a strong and unique artistic identity. 

Currently supported by a number of public institutions (with official status with the Centre region), the Company is resolutely committed to opening the door to a more international perspective while still nourishing its strong roots in the region.