Ana Pi

Can joy become a form of resistance in a world teetering on the brink of the abyss? Brazilian choreographer Ana Pi takes things one step further, transforming her Atomic Joy into a refreshing bomb that clears space for us to collectively reinvent ourselves. 

Ana Pi explores Afro-diasporic dance and urban dance in her work. Her practice, nourished by travel, revolves around concepts such as transit, displacement, belonging, and memory. This layered approach resonates in Atomic Joy, in which movement and meaning constantly intertwine.

For this creation, she enlists the help of eight young dancers from Paris's street dance scene. Drawing on the rich movement language of dances from the African diaspora, and the charged dynamics of street battles, they deliver a powerful performance. To the sounds of an original composition by pianist Christophe Chassol, they invite you to join in the celebrations in this whirlwind of a dance production.