With Le rythme primordial et souverain, Fernand Schirren shares the fruit of his experience as a composer, percussionist and rhythm teacher who trained generations of dancers and choreographers. This practical manual is also a philosophical essay, a metaphysical poem, where rhythm leads to the forces present in the body, art, death and celebration. This second edition is accompanied by a radio document, featuring excerpts from previously unpublished interviews, in which his unforgettable voice is heard.

Prefaces by José Besprosvany, Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker and Maguy Marin.