El bosque

Exploring the uncharted is where the musical and choreographic arrangement of El bosque takes flight: a multisensory adventure that coax us to relinquish control, and instead be enveloped in a cryptic universe replete with vivacity and dynamism, illuminated occasionally and dimmed at others, bright and cloudy, formidable and amazing - a dichotomy that blurs and meshes as we delve into it. A live composition of an electric soundscape, which is almost akin to bioluminescence, guides the audience through pulsating paths and labyrinths that vibrate under the weight of gravity, evoking a slumber so profound that one cannot rouse from it.

Marcat Dance is a modern dance company in Vilches, Jaén, established in 2016 by Spanish choreographer Mario Bermúdez Gil and American dancer Catherine Coury. Through extensive research on body dynamics, their commitment lies with the potential of imagination and innovative risks, actively seeking inspiration from diverse cultures, rituals, traditions and landscapes across the globe. After his time as a dancer with the Batsheva Dance Company of Israel, Mario Bermúdez merges the productions and displays of his own performance company in Spain and other countries, alongside showing his techniques and choreographing for internationally renowned companies including the Compañía Nacional de Danza de España, Scapino Ballet of Rotterdam, Hung Dance Taiwan and Nuovo Balletto di Toscana. Bermúdez has received awards for choreographies for Marcat Dance. He was garnered awards at the International Copenhagen Competition 2016, Masdanza 2018, Burgos-New York in 2019 and was a finalist in the Max Awards in 2020. Marcat Dance's extensive current repertoire comprises of both long pieces, including El bosque, Anhelo, Alanda, Huesos de madera and Inside kid and short pieces like Adama, Garip, Azzurro y Duet Alanda.