In the face of violent gusts, our determination to reach the other side of the dune has always remained unwavering. As we make our way along this rocky journey, the oasis offers us a vital refuge. There, we rest and recharge, and find ourselves again. Bathed in tranquillity and fresh air, we meet strangers with whom we share essential fruits, whilst thinking of the next travellers who will soon stop here in our place.
Let us observe how, in the storm, a thousand oases open up before us.

“In Japan, my great-aunt was a tea ceremony master. I used to attend these ceremonies when I was little. I had the impression that she wasn’t actually working, as I didn’t see her doing much during the ceremony. One day I mentioned this to my mother, who replied that her real work lay in the quality of her presence and her ability to create an atmosphere where guests could relax. This is the source of inspiration for this new creation.
My exploration of dance consists of discovering the hidden voices of our bodies, portraying human behaviour according to context or environment, and experimenting with the unity between movement and intention. Faced with an existence that can sometimes be harsh and impetuous, we all seek to create an intimate oasis in order to find the rest that is essential for survival.
“Mitatéru” in Japanese can be translated as “to adapt”. This concept, primarily used in traditional Japanese art, is now also employed in contemporary art, design and fashion. Creators, drawing on their imagination, seek out all the possibilities for transformation inherent in an object.
For my pieces, I create a constantly evolving scenography, into which I enjoy immersing the dancers so that, within this context, they can explore the many facets, colours and seasons that each of them carries within their personal baggage. This is my form of ‘Mitatéru’.”
Anan Atoyama

COLLABORATORS
Choreography: Anan Atoyama
Set design: S.Nuage
Lighting: Arthur Geydan
Costumes: Adeline Fous
Performers: Anan Atoyama, Nordine Hamimouch, Nelly Paubel, Marc Ribault

PARTNERS
Charlie Chaplin Centre.
DRAC Rhône-Alpes,
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region,
Rhône Department,
City of Lyon,
SPEDIDAM

Acknowledgements:
Consular Office of Japan in Lyon,
St Étienne Opera and Theatre,
CND-Lyon