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Saška Šašić La Sali
David Mazón Fierro
Mitja Obed
Jorge Canda Neira
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Flamencoraneo is a work created by dancer and
eclectic, made up of signs of different origins
It came to fruition through an international collaboration
complex space that the author is able to express
choreographer Saška Šašić La Sali.
between three dancers and several musicians from Spain,
France, Serbia and Slovenia. It was first performed at the
International Mikser festival in Belgrade. Following a
very positive reaction from the public, the performance
evolved into a story of conflict and conciliation between the
traditional and the modern. It is the result of a collaboration
and exchange between three dancers and choreographers with
very different dance backgrounds.
Flamencoraneo is a mix of classical, traditional flamenco and
modern, contemporary dance. By bringing together seemingly
opposing structures - the contemporary and the inherited,
the conventional and the unrestricted, the rigid and the
dynamic - the author is questioning whether communication
and conciliation between these opposing forces is possible.
Contemporary human recognizes Flamencoraneo as
and characteristics. It is within this rich and
herself. Classical and traditional values define our
identities and their if they were to disappear, they
would relinquish the past. Modern man wants
to be free and uninhibited. The struggle between
these opposing forces, while compulsory, does not
grow out of conflict but out of awareness. In this
sense, the author is choosing deconstruction over
destruction, integration over conflict
premier:
IKS Festival (International festival of
contemporary theater) /
→
Split, jun 2015
duration:
55
minutes
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1 . Turmoil
Seguiriya
2 . D
elirium
Way out
3 . Disbelief
Saeta
4 . Conflikt
Pelea / bulería
5 . Illusion
Clasico Español
6 . Tension
Sakura
7 . Desperation
Seguiriya
8 . Surrender
Fok Olafur Arnalds
9 . Acceptance
Bulería
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1 . Turmoil
Seguiriya / traditional flamenco form
Faced with the unknown, the protagonist tries to resist
by clinging to the familiar. He has baggage that he carries
around, not just in his suitcase, but in every molecule of his
body. Upon hearing the sound of the flamenco guitar and
the painful screams of the Seguiriya, he unconditionally
surrenders himself to it. While the song is familiar, his body
moves in ways that are unfamiliar. He takes a black scarf
out of his suitcase. It begins to suffocate him. His strength
faltering, he slips into unconsciousness.
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2 . Delirium
Way out / ambient music
In this state of rapture, he catches a glimpse of his other self.
This state of unconsciousness gives birth to visions of modern
dance forms.
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3 . Disbelief
Saeta / simple flamenco form
With the visions disappearing, hope is bringing him back
into the familiar. His body wakes from disconnected dreams,
wrapped in a dark veil, the symbol of his past. His body
movements are changing unknowingly, freeing him of his
burden. His body is once again whole, settling into a state of
harmony.
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4 . Conflict
Pelea / bulería – rhythm
The visions appear again, breaking up the apparent state
of harmony. An internal conflict is brought about by an
unknown figure, a conflict that has been unknown to him
until now. The visual confrontation, followed by musical
harmony is the pinnacle of internal conflict.
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5 . Illusion
Introducción and pantomima / Clasico Español
The illusions disappear. The sounds of a Spanish guitar can
be heard. He grabs his suitcase, bringing him back into the
familiar, an anchor.
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6 . Tension
Sakura / Traditional Japanese song
The music rapidly changes, awakening bigger and
stronger visions. Unrelenting, giant beings are suffocating
him, constraining him, drawing him into their game. His
resistance is waning.
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7 . Despertation
Seguiriya / Contemporary flamenco interpretation
The body feels like it is floating. Unable to recognize
himself in the mirror, he resists, trying to run away. Feeling
helpless, he falls into a state of desperation.
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8 . Surrender
Fok Olafur Arnalds / Cover
The body, tired, becomes the puppet of its own being. He
falls into a state of unconsciousness out of which he does not
wish to come out. The suitcase is empty, and the door to the
future is wide open.
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9 . Acceptance
Bulería / Contemporary flamenco form interpretation
The suitcase of the past is replaced by the suitcase of the
present. They appear to be identical, but are completely
dissimilar. Stepping into the suitcase, he steps into a new
era, accepting change. Out of this new realm, through
choreographic inventiveness, Flamencoraneo is born.
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artistic direction:
Saška Šašić La Sali
choreography and dance:
Obed, David Mazón Fierro
dramaturgy:
Saška Šašić La Sali, Mitja
Saška Šašić, Uroš Jovanović
music direction:
composers:
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Jorge Canda Neira
Jorge Canda Neira, Boris Magdalenac, Petar
Lazarević; additional music: Alva Noto
musicians:
Jorge Canda Neira, guitar
Angel Lopez de Toro, vocal
Petar Lazarević, violoncello
Aleksandar Radojčić, precussions
Boris Magdalenac, hang
costume design:
graphic design:
photography:
Shash
Anja Mejač
Antonio Rossetti, Lili Lekmouli
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Born in Croatia, she began her flamenco career in Belgrade,
Mejač she created La Rosa del Penal, which
she attended the Conservatorio de baile Mayte Gálan,
That same year, she became a member of Pedro
furthering her education in Granada and Madrid. In Granada
followed by the renowned Amor de Dios flamenco academy
in Madrid. She has participated in numerous dance ateliers
under the guidance of acclaimed dancers such as Merche
premiered at the CIBRA festival in Toledo.
Fernández's group, performing as a solo dancer in
many European countries.
Esmeralda, Cristobal Reyes, Carmela Greco, María Juncal, La
In 2014 and 2015 she devoted herself to
developing her personal flamenco style she has incorporated
which premiered at the International Festival of
Truco, Nuria Truco, Inmaculada Ortega and Miguel Cañas. In
elements from other disciples such as classical ballet,
contemporary dance and theater.
La Sali conceived her first performance in 2010, honing
and developing her dance and choreography skills. Her
performance Café Cantante premiered at the First Flamenco
festival in Zagreb in July 2012. With this piece, she won the
best dance performance award at the XXIX International
Sarajevo Winter festival. In Madrid she has performed at
many renowned flamenco stages or tablaos, such as Casa
Patas and El Corijo. In November 2013, together with Anja
Flamencoraneo - an interdisciplinary dance project,
Contermporary Theatre in Split in June 2015.
She has spent the past couple of years promoting
the flamenco culture in the Balkans. She has been
the founder and art director of the Flamenco
Festival in Zagreb for the past four years, bringing
together flamenco dancers from the region and
renowned Spanish flamenco artists.
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David Mazón Fierro was born in Ecuador. He started
his dance education in France, taking contemporary dance
lessons from Marcel Murriagui. He obtained a choreography
diploma at the Boulogne-Billancourt conservatory (CNR)
in Paris, continuing his education at the Center for the
Development of Choreography in Toulouse (CDC).
In November 2011 he founded Humanum Dance Company,
with which he has performed in France and Ecuador. He
collaborated with world-renowned choreographers such
as Akram Khan, Byron Paredes, Ruxandra Racovitza, Gigi
Caliccuiliano, Ingeborg Liptay, Simona Bucci, Vincent Dupont,
Alain Buffard, Mladen Materic, Robyn Orlin and Christian
Rizzo. These collaborations have greatly influenced and
helped develop his vision and choreography style.
As a dancer, he has performed in many acclaimed companies,
such as Pine Bausch's Mascura Fogo performed at the National
Theater in Toulouse.
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Mitja Obed was born in Kranj, Slovenia. He started his
In 2015 he authored his first piece Kutija, which
his first flamenco lesson in 2007 in Ljubljana under Ana
at the Sibenik dance festival. That same year, he
dance career focused on Latin American dances. He started
Pandur. At the same time, he developed his ballet techniques
at the Stevens ballet school in Slovenia.
He has studied flamenco at the world acclaimed Amor de Dios
flamenco academy in Madrid, working with many renowned
dancers: Maria Juncal, Alfonso Losa, Joaquin Grilo, La Lupi, Olga
Pericet, Javier Latorre, Manuel Reyes Maya and Angel Atienza.
In 2011 he became a member and one of the choreographers
of the Cora Viento group, with whom he has performed the
piece Trenutek and V zeleni senci lune. With the Orobroy
choreography, he won the best choreography award at the
Transgeneracije (Cankarjev dom, Ljubljana, 2013).
He performed and choreographed Saska Sasic La Sali's
Flamencoraneo.
was performed at the Zagreb dance center and
performed with the flamenco dancer and singer
Maria Keck. In 2013 he lead Un Respiro, a
flamenco school in Zagreb.
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He began his musical career with the flamenco guitar
player, arranger and composer Jesús Pimentel.
While collaborating and performing with Jesús, Jorge
continued his musical journey, sharing the stage with many
different musicians playing many different musical styles,
such as jazz and Indian music. He has continued to develop
his flamenco skills by learning from acclaimed flamenco
guitarists such as Manolo Sanlúcar, Manolo Franco, Jose
Antonio Rodrigúez and others.
In 2012 he moved to Mardid where, along side Professor
Enrique Vargasa, he has participated in numerous flamenco
performances. In 2013 he joined José Juan Martínez from
Málaga, with whom he continues to perform today.
They are currently working on a new album, while Jorge
is also working on other art projects and is pursuing a
musicology degree at the Royal Music Conservatory in
Madrid.
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Split, Croatia, June 2015.
Dancers embracing the digital scene: the end of the
International Contemporary Theater Festival
“The audience delighted by Flamencoraneo at the GMK; the
show started with classical flamenco, slowly evolving into a
contemporary dance forms.”
Slobodna Dalmacija
Split, 21.06.2015.
Autor: Jasmina Parić
http://slobodnadalmacija.hr/Kultura/tabid/81/articleType/
ArticleView/articleId/289936/Default.aspx
Love at first sight and flamenco:
“Saska Sasic La Sali delighted audiences with her show
Flamencoraneo at the outstanding IKS festival in Split.”
T portal / Moda ko moda
Split, 18.06.2015.
Autor: Petra Nižetić
http://modakomoda.tportal.hr/inspiracija/386122/Postoje-
ljubavi-na-prvi-pogled-a-jedna-od-njih-je-flamenco.html
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