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'Dunas is, of course, inspired by dunes, sand, its grains and its capacity for metamorphosis. Both Maria and I are enthusiastic about exploring the desert that lies before us. Dunas is born out of a desire for freedom. Freedom also means risk and nothing to hold on to. Like in a desert, we are free to take any direction, but are aware of the possibility to get lost.’ Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui

In honor of their mutual admiration for each other flamenco dancer María Pagés and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui decided to share the stage and create a common universe. Sand, the desert, dunes and their personal heritage became the pillars of Dunas.  Within a set created of veils and fabric, they play with shadows and draw on each other. They use the rhythm of their feet to find a common pulse. Layers are peeled off, sources are found and reshaped, images drawn in the sand evoke symbols and truths, and are swiped away in an instant.

Teaming up with musicians from Spain, Morocco and Poland, with touches of flamenco and original compositions of Szymon Brzóska and Rubén Lebaniegos, the music represents the roots of both choreographers. Free of any narrative, the performance is a journey to discover the poetry between Pagés and Cherkaoui.

Premiere: 23 October 2009, Esplanade

Choreography
Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, María Pagés
Music composition
Szymon Brzóska, Rubén Levaniegos, Fyty Carrillo
Dance
Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, María Pagés
Live music
Szymon Brzóska, Barbara 'Basia' Drazkowska, Ismael De la Rosa, Mohammed El Arabi-Serghini, Fyty Carrillo, David Moñiz, Chema Uriarte
Assistant choreographer
Nienke Reehorst, Helder Seabra, Kazutomi 'Tsuki' Kozuki, José Barrios
Costume design
Alexandra Gilbert, María Pagés
Light design
Felipe Ramos
Production / technical manager
Jordi Buxó, Carles Manrique, Eduardo Moreno
Sound design
Albert Cortada
Video design
Joan Rodón
Technician
Pau Fullana, Albert Cortada, Joan Rodón, Marc Santa
Producer
Creaciones Artísticas Dunas
Co-producer
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay (Singapore), Festival de Temporada Alta (Girona), Les Nuits de Fourvière - Lyon, Festival de Otoño (Madrid), Festival Mawazine Rythmes du Monde (Rabat), Festival Estivals (Perpignan)
With the support of
Jerwood Studios at Sadler’s Wells (London)
Co-producer
Sadler’s Wells (London)
Last modified: 19 February 2019
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