Come along to an evening of Latin Dance Theatre by Element Arts Co & Ella Mesma Company.
The night will include:
Filhos De Oya: A show made up of dancers from Community classes in London.
Nana: A contemporary latin salsa piece inspired by the earthy grandmother of the Orishas Nana.
Ecdysis- A solo created for Ella Mesma my Anthony Egea (Compagnie Revolution), exploring ideas around the Peruvian ‘Chakana’.
Birds of Paradise- Working with two musicians (percussionist Xavier Osmir) and (beatboxer- Marv the Radio), will be a conversation between dance artist and musician. Drawing on the traditions of Brazilian Samba no Pe, the piece will explore undress the mask of the Samba dancer- the costume, theatre, prowess.
Orixas- Ella Mesma Company- Orixas refers to The Orishas of Yoruba mythology. These deities or spirits have individual attributes, and skills connected to specific natural phenomena such as and are associated with specific rituals. Inspired by Afro-Cuban and Afro Brazilian deities, the performances represent love, pursuit, passion, and loss through the voyage of four individuals.
Finishing with a Samba show.
This work was supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
An Evening of Latin Dance Theatre with Element Arts and Ella Mesma Company
Chelsea Theatre World’s End Place, King's Road, London
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This event ended on Saturday 16th of May 2015
This event ended on Saturday 16th of May 2015
Admission
£8/£6
£8/£6
Location
Chelsea Theatre World’s End Place, King's Road, London
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