On June 12th at 7 pm in Sfumato Theatre Laboratory within World Theatre in Sofia the fans of contemporary dance can see the performance “Abstand” by the Belgian dance company MARRAFA vzw.
“People like to keep certain distances between themselves and other people or things. And this invisible bubble of space that constitutes each person’s “territory” is one of the key dimensions of modern society”, writes the cultural researcher Edward Hall. ”Abstand” by Luis Marrafa and António Cabrita is a compelling contemporary dance piece about each person’s “territory” that constitutes the distance between people. What is the right distance between human beings or the correct measure separating two individuals? It can be millimeters, meters or even forever. It is manifested in a physical and emotional way. In the case of “Abstand” there is a distance between two men. Crossing their border will appear reactions, understandings and emotions. It is a paradoxical relationship where the body language is constantly shifting.
Executive Team:
MARRAFA vzw – Brussels, Belgium
Concept / Choreography: Luis Marrafa
Co-creation / Interpretation: Luis Marrafa & António Cabrita
Coordination: Petra Van Gompel
Music/Lights: Luis Marrafa
Additional music: Thom York
Support: GC De Markten / GC Nekkersdal / StairCase.studio BXL / O
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Born in Germany, Luis Marrafa lived and studied in Evora, Portugal. He took his dance degree at the Escola Superior de Dança in Lisbon. After that he moved to Brussels where in 2012 he co-founded the dance company MARRAFA vzw and the dance studio StairCase.studio. He creates his own works as a choreographer, dancer and filmmaker inspired from his surroundings, experiences and different cultures. His works have been distinguished at various video and dance forums. “Abstand” was nominated for the Authors Awards SPA 2014 in Portugal for best choreography.
Besides the performance within the festival, Luis Maraffa will lead a workshop for professional Bulgarian dancers in Derida Dance Center, Sofia. The presentation of the performance which is a part of Aerowaves Platform – Dance Across Europe as well as the conduction of the workshop are financed by Creative Europe Program of the European Union and Audience Development Fund as well as co-financed by Program “Culture” of Sofia Municipality for 2015.
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