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MALA A creation 2021-2022 Choreography : Brigitte Chataignier Company Prana
Mala
Choreographic creation 2022
Choreography, dance :
Brigitte Chataignier
with the complicity of the poet
Zéno Bianu and the painter Marc Feld.
Between two energy zones,
a dancer advances.
Summary
Resonances and reminiscences, a jour-
Mala : intention ................................. 1 à 2 ney of signs and traces, to reconnect the
threads of time and distance, in the trans-
Biographies ......................................... 3 à 6 cendence of the poem and the display of
Brigitte Chataignier painting. At the heart of the project an ex-
Zéno Bianu ploration between dance, text and image
Marc Feld
Jean-Christophe Feldandler
for a creation that will meet many people
Sylvie Garot on the road.
La Compagnie Prana
Poetic intentions ...............................7
Inspirations....................................... 8 à 11
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Genesis of the project
With Un Tracé, the last creation, we searched This creation is a question: who am I in this
with Catherine Legrand for gestures that could process that I describe: the sign, the language,
have similarities between the language of Do- the transmission, with the migrations of a
minique Bagouet and the Indian dance Mohini people towards another country: what does it
Attam, as well as with other dance styles that I care for? the old, what does he adopt new, and
practiced. India. This has given rise to a rather how this mixture creates yet another language,
abstract dance, which presents characteristics which then will travel itself ....
of languages. This process seemed to me fun
compared to my previous research (Gangâ, I felt invested with this memory, where finally
Bhopal Blue). the dance, the music, the song are means of sur-
vival and existence.
At the end of this creation, I asked myself how
to make a new piece very simply. Why write With Zeno Bianu, poet, I met Marc Feld, pain-
new texts, new gestures? I wanted to sit in a stu- ter, (who himself regularly works with him).
dio, lie down in different spaces, and let remi- Everyone has their inspiration, mine would
niscences come from previous creations. Verses be a form of signature, a clean language that
from Zeno Bianu, come back to me ... is hybrid between Western contemporary and
I walk in the street: She goes to the Ganges, traditional Indian.
I look at a painting or a landscape: Who are
you?, O river ... The creative team is also being formed with
Sylvie Garot, lighting designer who has been
Today I am connecting with my own past, my following my work since 2007. It is a work in
origins and this India where I have been to progress that is materialize by residences of ex-
learn gestures, dances. perimentations.
August 2018, Synagogue, Jew Town, Kochi, Inde
Photo Shankar Lestréhan
Birgitte Chataignier
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Brigitte Chataignier
Dancer, choregrapher Gangâ, her choreographic project about
the river, was touring in several cities for
Brigitte Chataignier was originally trained the Bonjour India festival 2013. Then,
Photo Caroline Ablain
in classical and contemporary dance Bhopal Blue, has been presented during
forms, mime and yoga. In 1986, she dis- three weeks at Theâtre du Soleil, Paris,
covered her passion for Mohini Attam, She has been invited to the French stage under the auspice of the Namaste France
and studied in India for seven years under by Théâtre de la Ville, the Guimet Mu- Festival 2016. She has completed Un Tra-
several masters notably Kalamandalam seum, and the La Vilette exhibition center, cé, a duet with Catherine Legrand, mee-
Leelamma at Kerala Kalamandalam, Ka- as well as in India at presitgious festivals ting choregraphic citations of the
lamandalam Ksheimavathy and Smt Sri- and temples including the Soorya Festival, legendary choreographer Dominique Ba-
devi Rajan. Parallel to her work, she also Kerala Sangeeth Natak Academy, festival gouet.
learned Carnatic vocal, the female roles of Bonjour India.
Kathakali and the fundamentals of Kala- In 2004, she collaborated with the Rennes Beside her regular teaching and worshops,
rippayat. Opera, a production of Leo Delibes’ opera, she is also guest teacher notably at the
She has received grants from ICCR, the LAKMÉ. Brigitte Chataignier has written TNB (the Brittany National Theatre) at
Indo-French Cultural Exchange, and and directed the film “The Dance of the the Museum of Dance in the CCNRB
Sanskriti (AFAA). Enchantress” with Adoor Gopalakrishnan (Rennes and Brittany National Centre of
in 2007. She was artistic director of the Choreography), the ARTA (Research As-
In France, with Michel Lestrehan, she CD The Songs of Mohiniattam for the sociation for Acting Traditions), ESDC
founded Companie Prana in 1995 in Inédit label. (Cannes Dance Academy), at the Univer-
Rennes. Since then she has divided her sity of Rennes 2...
time and work between India and France. Brigitte is also deeply involved in her own
She also remains connected to her Gurus. contemporary dance productions as a In 2012, she received support for re-
Her approach combines tradition and dancer and choreographer. These include search into Heritage Dance CND and is
modernity, and includes research on the several collaborations with the poet Zéno recognized as «Panel member artist in
conservation of a cultural heritage, as well Bianu, La Chambre des Vertiges (The Ver- Mohiniyattam performance» by the In-
as new contemporary research and pro- tigo Room) in 2002, Elémentaire (Elemen- dian Council for Cultural Relations.
ductions. tal) in 2005, Gopika in 2009.
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His plays, edited by Actes Sud-Papiers,
were represented at the Festival d’Avignon
and at the Odeon-Theater of Europe, no-
Zéno Bianu tably Le Chevalier d’Olmedo, directed by
Poète Lluis Pasqual (Cour d’Honneur of the Pa-
lace of the Popes), with Jean-Marc Barr,
Zeno Bianu is a French poet, playwright, The Idiot, last night, with Denis Lavant
essayist and translator. Signer of the Elec- and A Magician, with Robin Renucci.
tric Manifesto in the 1970s, he is the au-
thor of an abundant work, questioning His lyrics have crossed the voices of Tché-
poetry, theater, jazz and the Orient. His ky Karyo, Jacques Bonnaffé, Jean-Luc
poems have been published by Galli- Debattice, François Marthouret, Pierre
Photo Catherine Hélie © Gallimard
mard (Infinitely Close, Despair Does not Clémenti, Isabelle Carré, Juliet Berto, Ge-
Exist, Take Fire - with André Velter from neviève Page, Thierry Hancisse, Clovis
a Tightrope Universe) and Fata Morgana He recorded several CDs, including Dans Cornillac, Agnès Sourdillon, Elise Caron
(Treatise on Possible, The Inner Heaven, la feu du bleu (Thélème), with Denis La- ... Familiar with oriental poetics, he com-
The Third Shore). His writings often re- vant and published Poèmes à dire, an posed two anthologies of haikus with Co-
sonate with the great limits of art: Anto- anthology of contemporary French-lan- rinne Atlan (Poetry / Gallimard).
nin Artaud, Poets of the Great Game, Van guage poetry conceived from the perspec- He writes for B.Chataignier’s creations
Gogh, Yves Klein ... tive of orality (Poetry / Gallimard). : The Chamber of Vertigo, Elementary,
Gopika, Ganga and Bhopal Blue.
Attentive to summon all voices in a kind He also has a trilogy of jazz poems pu- To be published: «A fire in the heart of the
of chamber of universal echoes, he multi- blished by the Castor Astral: Chet Baker wind» Treasure of Indian poetry, Vedas
plies the public readings, on the border of (lamentation), Jimi Hendrix (magnetism), at Lokenath Bhattacharya, poetry / Galli-
poetry, theater and recital-jazz. John Coltrane (meditation). mard, February 2020.
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Among his other recent creations: So-
metimes the void, collaboration with the
author Raharimanana (Avignon in 2016);
At night, it’s ... for the CBarré ensemble
(GMEM / CNCM 2016); 7 about the 7th
angel after Michel Foucault (Atalante
Theater, Théâtre de l’Echangeur 2014).
He has been an associate artist for several
years at Athénor, Scene Nomade-CNCM.
Among the most recent projects: Imaïnt-
Photo Catherine Hélie © Gallimard
soo, operatic form created in March 2017;
The sound of the eye, sound and visual
Jean-Christophe Feldhandler
installation for the Abbey of Noirlac.,
Musician Marc Feld, Vents, huile et acrylique sur papier marouflé sur toile,
Created in April 2018. 150 x 130cm, 2016
In autumn 2019 creation of the Jungle
In the late 80’s, he co-founded the Hêlios
Opera in collaboration with the company He began painting in 1980 as an autodi-
Quartet (notably with Lê Quan Ninh),
Eclats (Limoges Opera, Opera National de dact.
which for more than 20 years was dedi-
Bordeaux ...). In 1986 he found the painter Louis Cor-
cated to the repertoire and creation of
desse, lost sight for many years; visits to
contemporary music. The quartet records
the workshop and multiple conversations
the works for percussion by composer Marc Feld around painting and the Act of painting
John Cage (Wergo). In this formation, Visual artist that make him engage fully, passionately
Jean-Christophe Feldhandler works with Marc Feld was born in 1960, he lives and and with the utmost rigor in the deman-
many composers to develop different works in Paris. ding adventure of painting.
languages of contemporary percussion, Painting is at the Centre of his work and
mixing «classical» instruments, new tech- his reflection. It is for him in the words For the last ten years, he has designed a
nologies and musical theater (more parti- of Zéno Bianu: «an inexhaustible appari- dozen exhibitions, presented in Paris,
cularly with Georges Aperghis). tion». France and abroad and collaborated with
Since 2016 he has worked as a composer At the age of eleven his father introduced poets and publishers for the creation of
and performer with «La Migration», a him to the painter Louis Cordesse (friend artists ‘ books.
contemporary circus company, for whom of Tal-coat, Marfaing, André du Bouchet, Marc Feld is also a Director, author, Di-
he created Landscape # 1, composition for Pascal Quignard...) whom he will see re- rector and magician.
1 percussionist and Lieux-dits, quintet for gularly until the age of sixteen and who
4 acrobats and 1 musician. will open his gaze to painting.
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Sylvie Garot
Lighting engineer
Sylvie Garot, graduated from the National
School of Mime and Circus in 1984, set Photo Brigitte Chataignier
up many drama shows that went on tour
in France and foreign lands. Since 1989 In 1992, she was awarded the special men-
she has worked on lighting for numerous tion for the lighting creation of L’Apoca-
choreographers and companies (Christian lypse Joyeuse (choreographed by Chris-
Bourigault, Michèle Rust, Hervé Robbe, tian Bournigault) during the Seine St
Christian Trouillas, Brigitte Seth et Roser Denis International Encounters.
Montlo Guberna, Olivia Grandville, Roc
in lichen, Xavier Leroy, Eszter Salamon, For many years, her work has focused on
Kitsou Dubois, Clara Cornil, Dominique the link Light/Movement, which led her
Brun, Laura de Nercy, Brigitte Chata- to direct movies as writing supports and
gnier), as for many directors (Miloud scenography for her artistic collaborators.
Khétib, James Thierrée, Xavier Marchand, She has collaborated with Brigitte Chatai-
Stéphane Olry et Corinne Miret, Pénélope gnier on most of her productions (Gopi-
Hausermann and Julie Bérès). ka, Gangâ, Bhopal Blue...)
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CIE PRANA
Creations years and places :
Created by Brigitte Chataignier and Michel Lestréhan
in 1995, Prana aims to preserve the artistic traditions of
Kerala, South India and to link them to both contempo- Creations by Brigitte Chataignier Creations by Michel Lestréhan
rary dance and choreography through performances and
workshops. UN TRACÉ, 2019 RENCONTRE AVEC UN SINGE
Brigitte Chataignier et Catherine Legrand REMARQUABLE (jeune public), 2013
Coproduction Musée de la danse
Le Triangle, Rennes TROPISME, 2011
CNCDC de Châteauvallon
BHOPAL BLUE, 2015-2016
Les Champs Libres, Rennes KALAM/TERRE, 2008
Théâtre du Soleil, Cartoucherie Théâtre de St-Quentin-en-Yvelines,
Festival Namaste France
TUKKAM, 2005
GANGÂ, 2011 Montpellier Danse
Théâtre de Saint Quentin en Yvelines,
Festival de l’Oh LOTUS (du nombril), 2003
Festival Bonjour India 2013 CNCDC de Châteauvallon
GOPIKA, 2007 YADWIGHA, 2000
Gangâ Gopika Kalam Terre Grand Théâtre de Lorient Onyx, St Herblain
ELEMENTAIRE, 2005 LE CORPS DE LA TERRE, 1998
Le Triangle, Cité de la danse, Rennes Montpellier Danse 98,
Théâtre de la Ville (Paris)
LA CHAMBRE DE VERTIGES, 2002
Maison de la poésie, Paris VÊPRES DES GRENOUILLES II, 1996
Le Triangle, Rennes Le Triangle, Rennes
AMBA, 1997 Jeune Public,
Le Grand Cordel, Rennes
LES VÊPRES DES GRENOUILLES I, 1996
Le Triangle, Cité de la danse, Rennes
Kathakali Bhopal Blue Mohini Attam
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I know not
no longer know
what my name is
what my caste is
which my house is
Par delà les infortunes récurrentes du
monde, l’art, pour moi,
demeure un moteur essentiel.
Quelque chose qui ne peut être détruit.
Une transmission à réinventer sans fin,
génératrice d’enthousiasme.
Cette nouvelle pièce multiplie
les déclinaisons.
Un peintre incarne Le Pas
dans sa recherche.
enter now into your heart
Un poète tente un dialogue imprévisible
be still within yourself
entre Moïse et Shiva.
be still
Autant d’approches, autant de redécou-
this is the region of spectres
vertes, pour habiter le temps autrement.
this is the region of sleepwalkers
enter into your heart Brigitte Chataignier
and remember
the people began to run
everywhere
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Gangâ, Brigitte Chataignier, Cie Prana,
Photo Lot
8Dance gurus and disciples,
Archives Kerala Kalamandalam
Studio practice, Brigitte Chataignier,
Current searches
Choregraphic sketches, Brigitte Chataignier,
2017/2018
9August 2018, aquarium shop, Jew Town, Kochi, Inde Looking back to the Muziris Heritage
Photo Shankar Lestréhan
10MALA
Projet 2021-2022
Brigitte Chataignier
Provisional timetable of creation Distribution :
Choreography, dance et voice : Brigitte Chataignier
Premiere : 2022 Text, voice : Zéno Bianu
Paint : Marc Feld
Venues : Musical creation : Jean-Christophe Feldhandler
La Ville Robert, Pordic 22 Light creation : Sylvie Garot
Théâtre du Soleil, Paris 75 Scenography assistant : Philippe Lacroix
new calender Technical assistant, video : Sylvain Labrosse.
Chapters, places and résidencies :
March 2021 : Dance, painting, elaboration Confirmed partner :
Mai 2021 Le Triangle : Dance, music. Le 106 Centre d’Art et de Création à Compiègne
automne 2021 : Reherseals Rennes. Réservoir Danse, Rennes
Winter 2021 : India Partners and residencies :
La Ville Robert, Pordic 22
Spring 2022 : light, sound and scenography crea- Le Triangle, Rennes
tion residency.
La Ville Robert Pordic and other places
Intended partners and co-productions :
Neemrana Foundation & Manasa without frontiers
Biennale de Cochin (Inde)
Festival Namaste France
Institutionnal supports (in progress) :
Institut Français, Ville de Rennes, La Région Bre-
tagne, Indian Embassy (Paris)
11Contact
Company Prana
29, Rue Blaise Pascal 35200 Rennes
tel : 07 68 76 11 86
prana@compagnieprana.com
www.compagnieprana.com
Brigitte Chataignier - tel : + 33 (0)6 11 14 46 30
brigitte.chataignier@compagnieprana.com
N° SIRET : 402 073 720 00045 Code APE : 9001Z Licence spectacle N° 2-106 94 85
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