ITÀN JO

Orixás' dances : conference in mouvement, with the photographs of Pierre Verger
Kids - from 8-year old  – Wednesday, March 7 – 16:00

Compagnie Ona Tourna
Direction artistique, voix, et interprétation : Fanny Vignals
Danseur invité : Washington Timbó
Percussions et voix : Jorge Bezerra Junior
Photographies : Pierre Verger (c) Fondation Pierre Verger
Scénographie : Lucie Gautrain
Lumières : Florent Penide
Costumes : Aurélie Coppaloni

In Brazil, the orixás or spirits of African ancestors appear during the candomblé ceremonies dancing to the rhythms of the drums, bell and songs. These dances comprise real memories: they recount the myths that have accompanied slaves during centuries of resistance and witness the trials endured by the people who make up black Brazil. The Itàn Jó company invites you to explore this universe, facilitated by a set design that integrates the work of travel photographer Pierre Verger.