17 – 18 February

Atomic Joy / Na Mata Lab – Ana Pi

Booking Required

Choreographed by Ana Pi, Atomic Joy is a visceral dance piece that transforms joy into an act of resistance. Drawing on Grand Paris street dances and afrodiasporic legacies, Ana Pi brings together eight performers in a physically incandescent ensemble where groove, tension and jubilation collide. Between political manifesto and sensory ritual, the work explores resilience, collective renewal and the raw energy of bodies in motion. Produced in collaboration with Festival Antigel and the Ville de Vernier cultural service.

Place du Lignon 16,
1219 Le Lignon
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