MEETING THE PUBLIC
Following the tradition already established in previous years, the Festival is promoting a series of face-to-face meetings with some of the artists and performers who are taking part in this year's event. As usual, these will take place in the same venue following the performance and there will be translation into Spanish where required. Entry is free on a first come, first served basis.
Socìetas Raffaello Sanzio / Romeo Castellucci
Naves del Español - Matadero Madrid (Sala 1)
Friday, May 13
Hofesh Shechter Company
Teatros del Canal, Sala Verde
Saturday, May 14
Event chaired by dance journalist Omar Khan.
With the support of the Universidad Europea de Madrid
Nicole Beutler
La Casa Encendida
Monday, May 23
Event chaired by dance journalist Omar Khan.
With the support of the Universidad Europea de Madrid
Ciro Zorzoli
Teatro de La Abadía - Sala Juan de la Cruz
Thursday, May 26
Compañía Teatro del Estudio / Juan Carlos Corazza
Sala Cuarta Pared
Friday, May 27
Timbre 4 / Claudio Tolcachir
Naves del Español - Matadero Madrid (Sala 2)
Friday, May 27
Compagnie 111 / Aurélien Bory
Naves del Español - Matadero Madrid (Sala 1)
Saturday, May 28
Event chaired by dance journalist Omar Khan.
With the support of the Universidad Europea de Madrid
Lautaro Perotti y el equipo artístico de la obra
Teatro Pradillo
Wednesday, June 1
Theater an der Ruhr
Teatro de La Abadía - Sala Juan de la Cruz
Thursday, June 2
Familia Productions / Fadhel Jaïbi
Teatros Español
Friday, June 3
TALKS
Titles for a Play Without a Title (Títulos para una Comedia sin título)
Professor Antonio Monegal (Universitat Pompeu Fabra) - expert writer on the avant-garde and editor of editions of Federico García Lorca's El público and
With the support of the Fundación Federico García Lorca.
Sala Cuarta Pared
Saturday, May 28, at 7pm.
Entry is free on a first come, first served basis.
A conversation with Laurie Anderson
The artist will discuss her latest projects, her links to the visual arts, new technology and how it can be applied to the stage and her creative technique.
Naves del Español - Matadero Madrid
Tuesday, May 31, at 7pm.
Entry is free on a first come, first served basis.
TALLERES
HOFESH SHECHTER COMPANY
Given by Hannah Shepherd and James Finnemore
Two members of the company will give this workshop aimed at young dancers and focused on Hofesh Shechter's urban-style choreography. They will use their particular skills to introduce those taking part to the company's innovative and exciting style.
By concentrating on floor work and fluid dynamics, the workshop will allow dancers to measure their progress against Shechter's iconic choreography.
A warm-up period will serve to introduce the style of movement as well as prepare the participants physically for the main purpose of the workshop which will consist of a session working on sections of Political Mother.
Intended for: young professionals and advanced-level students aged 18 to 25.
The workshop will be given in English.
Teatros del Canal - Centro de Danza Canal
May 14 from 11am to 2pm.
Places available: 20
Registration fee: 25€
For more information and details on registration (until May 9): fop@teatroscanal.com.
With the support of the Universidad Europea de Madrid
CIRO ZORZOLI
with the collaboration of Diego Velázquez
Themes on directing actors.
When thinking about directing actors, it leads to questions like: What place does the actor occupy in the actual work of the director? From what point do they relate to the work of the actor? From the point of view of the actor, how does one understand the link between space, objects, text, other actors and the audience, amongst many other things? And while there is no one, single answer to these questions, the aim of the workshop is to generate some pointers towards possible conclusions.
Intended for: Experienced actors and directors and advanced-level students.
Teatros del Canal - Centro de Danza Canal
May 27 and 28 from 11am to 2pm.
Places available: 25
Registration fee 50€
For more information and details on registration (until May 19): fop@teatroscanal.com.
SASHA WALTZ & GUESTS
Given by Juan Kruz Díaz de Garaio Esnaola
The class will focus on the subject of technique. Elements such as counterbalance, release, momentum and speed will be worked on through exercises which imply being very close to the floor as well as an understanding of the anatomy and physical forces which create, influence and manipulate bodily movement.
There will be exercises, which will increase progressively in the level of technical difficulty (body coordination, spatial awareness). The class will provide each participant with space to investigate and explore - through improvisation and with clear tasks and objectives - the possibility of applying those elements to their own physical lexicon.
Intended for: professional dancers.
Teatros del Canal - Centro de Danza Canal
May 28 from 10am to 2pm.
Places available: 25
Registration fee: 25€
For more information and details on registration (until May 19): fop@teatroscanal.com.
With the support of the Universidad Europea de Madrid
