TEATRO DANZAO'
“First time I came to Holstebro, I saw Land of Fire, a soloperformance by Carolina Pizarro and it touched me deeply.
In my life there is definitely a before and an after meeting her and this theatre.”
Ana Salazar, flamenco dancer
A journey of astonishment and discovery in a space open to experimentation where Ana Salazar, professional flamenco dancer, will provide tools at an initial technical level to introduce participants to the world of flamenco, and in turn Carolina Pizarro, actress from Odin Teatret and director of Ikarus Stage Arts, will guide you through a stage creation process that will culminate in a show open to the public
Flamenco is an original art from Andalusia, Spain, it is the result of the miscegenation of various cultures such as the gypsy and the Arab, among others. It is composed of traditional “toques, cantes and baile” to express various emotions and contains several theatrical elements that were identified and used during the workshop to create characters and enhance group scenes. The workshop it was divided into two modules:
- Flamenco in a physical and expressive level: Presence based on physical and vocal training, applying principles from Flamenco dance
- Creation in a narrative level: Searching the meanings of the actions where the participants created individual scenes that were part of a choral montage.
- Flamenco in a physical and expressive level:
Ana Salazar will introduced the participants theoretical and practical into the technique of Flamenco dance with different exercises an initiation level. The general aim is to give a solid base of introduction about Flamenco, from movement and singing, in order to apply it in the scene.
Contents:
- Work with hands, hips, legs, variations of turns, collocation, changes of weight and axes, stamping of the feet, as well as strengthening of the tread, sole heel, wheelbarrow, etc.
- Introduction to the three different “Palos” (Dancing Styles) of Flamenco Dance and its “Claquetas” (Music Flamenco Styles).
- Selection of one “Palo” and learn to sing it.
2. Creation in a narrative level:
With Carolina Pizarro the participants will be immerse in the exploration of different strategies to create scenic material and discover the meaning of the actions from Flamenco dance in theatre. She will share her vision of training as a bridge to the creation from her experience as an actress and director.
Contents:
- Narration based on creative training that allows to emerge new meanings.
- Differentiating between action and movement seeking a natural presence in a scene.
- Awakening conscience through improvisation and widening the possibilities of working with a character.
10th to 20th of January, 2023
Participants: Dina Fisker Sandgreen, Francesca Tesoniero, Gabriela Arancibia, Gracia Ríos, Karin Ahlström, Luis Alonso, Matias Carruitero, Michelle Marie Rodriguez, Mizar Antorán Pilar, Pablo Lara, Salik Gudmundsen Lennert, Zuzana Ďuríková.
29th October to 3rd of November, 2022.
Participants: Francesca Tesoniero, Gabriela Arancibia, Karin Ahlström, Matías Carruitero, Michelle Rodriguez, Pablo Lara, Gracia Rios, Zuzana Ďuríková.
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