‘Jogo de Dentro’, literally translated as “the inner game”, tells the story of two individuals bound by a sense of predestined connection. Inspired by an Angolan capoeira game, the piece traces an internal journey from innocence to deeper self-awareness. Rooted in Black Lusophone culture from Brazil and Angola, the duo’s artistic expression explores their shared heritage, transporting us into a sensory, dreamlike universe. Memories resurface and color the present moment, as personal narratives and shared legacies intertwine on stage.
About
Born into a family of dancers, Kaê Brown Carvalho (FR) followed his parents Michelle Brown & Armando Pekeno’s (Cie Ladaïnha) tours from an early age. Trained in capoeira and contemporary dance, he transitioned to b-boying in 2011, founding Les Ratz crew in Rennes, France. Kaê’s style, blending fluidity of contemporary dance with capoeira touch, has led to collaborations with François Frenetik, Zombeavers, and Saïdo Lehlouh, among others.
Jerson Diasonama (FR), a hip hop-trained dancer, collaborates with various choreographers, enriching his eclectic body language. Notable works include collaborations with Saïdo Lehlouh and Johanna Faye. In 2017, he founded Essenscorp, exploring movement aesthetics, with his performance Core winning 3rd prize at Danse élargie competition in 2022.
Credits
Choreography and performance: Kaê Brown Carvalho, Jerson Diasonama
Music composer: Mackenzy Bergile
Light design: Anna Geneste
Image: Manolo Nikau
Stylism: Lorenzo Priotto
Graphic design: XLV studio
Head of production: Céline Gallet
Production managers: Daphné Bouhours, Elise Desmulie
Tour manager: Marion Roger
Technical support: Joël L’Hopitalier
Executive production: Collectif FAIR-E / Centre chorégraphique national de Rennes et de Bretagne
With the support of the City of Rennes within the framework of the Appel à projet Accueil en résidence
artistique, the DRAC Bretagne within the framework of the aide à la création 2024, Attitudes, co-founded by
the European Union. Thanks to: Théâtre de l’Arsenic (Lausanne), Auditorium de Seynod