The internationally recognized Spanish dancer, Jesús Rubio Gamo presents the Gran Bolero show on May 1st, at 21.45, at the Old Oil Mill (Kanelopoulou 1).
A spectacular closing night of the Spring Forward, the largest meeting for contemporary dance, which will take place from April 28 to May 1 in Elefsina, organized by the 2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture and in collaboration with the artistic organization DAN.C. CE UNITIVA and the European network for contemporary dance, Aerowaves.
Instead of an entrance fee, 2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture calls on the public to support the Children Support Centre of Elefsis, an organization that provides psychosocial support to children and families in Thriasio Pedio who face social exclusion.
The entrance the performance is free.
It is necessary to reserve seats viva.gr.
Some of Grand Bolero’s professional Spanish dancers appear naked. The show is suitable for people over 15 years old.
Furthermore, as part of the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Aerowaves, one of the most important artists highlighted by the event, Spanish choreographer Jesús Rubio Gamo will present, in Elefsina, Gran Bolero, a version for 12 dancers based on the Bolero duet, which he presented at Spring Forward 2017 in Aarhus. An important work that explores the boundaries between lightness and gravity and the fine line between pleasure and exhaustion. As part of the performance, groups local amateur dancers will join the Spanish dancers on stage, offering the Elefsina audience an unforgettable artistic experience.
A few words about the performance:
The Grand Bolero is a co-production of two of the most important dance centers in Spain, the Madrilenian Teatros del Canal and the Mercat de les Flors in Barcelona. The work brings us to a new dimension of Ravel’s famous composition. In this choreography, six dancers from Madrid and six dancers from Barcelona dance with devotion, redefining the musical score composed by Ravel in 1928 as an orchestral copy of a traditional Spanish dance. The Grand Bolero is a work for the effort and pleasure of resistance, a dance that celebrates the time and space we share.
Biography:
Jesús Rubio Gamo (Madrid, 1982) is an independent dancer and choreographer based in Madrid. After studying ballet and contemporary dance and graduating at the Royal School of Dramatic Art, Jesús was awarded with a MAE-AECI grant to develop dance studies in a foreign country. He moved to London where he completed an MA in choreography at London Contemporary Dance School (Distinction). He has also studied an MA in Performative Studies at Museo Nacional de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid.
His work has been presented at national and international festivals and venues Chantiers d’Europe, Théâtre de la Ville in Paris, Brandhaarden Festival, International Theatre Amsterdam, Dançanet Swedish tour, Escena Contemporánea (Madrid), Hay Festival (Arequipa) or RomaEuropa Festival. He has been artist in residence in institutions such as La Casa Encendida and Teatros del Canal (Madrid), The Place (London), La Caldera (Barcelona), Auditorio de Tenerife or Dantzagunea and Ballet Biarritz (Aterpean). He was selected twice as an Aerowaves Artists and presented the duet ‘Bolero’ at Spring Forward Festival 2017 in Aarhus and in 2018 in Sofia he presented and performed his solo ‘Ahora que no somos demasiado viejos todavía.’
Rubio Gamo premiered GRAN BOLERO, a piece for twelve dancers (six from Madrid and six from Barcelona) coproduced by Teatros del Canal and Mercat de les Flors, received the MAX Award for the Best Dance piece in 2020 and in the same year Jesús Rubio Gamo was also awarded with the OJO CRÍTICO Prize of the Spanish National Radio.
Contributors:
Idea, Artistic Direction and Choreography: Jesús Rubio Gamo
Performers: Alberto Alonso, Eva Alonso, Albert Barros, Agnès Balfegó, Natalia Fernandes, María Hernando, Joel Mesa, Iván Montardit, Clara Pampyn, Carlos Peñalver, Jose Ruiz, Paula Tato
Music: José Pablo Polo based on Boléro by Maurice Ravel
Coproduction: Mercat de les Flors and Teatros del Canal
Costume design: Cecilia Molano
Tailoring: Naldi Fernandes
Lightning design: David Picazo
Assistant director: Alicia Cabrero
Artistic accompaniment: Elena Córdoba
Production: Jorge Rúa
Production assistant: Claudia Córdova
Coproduction: Mercat de les Flors and Teatros del Canal
With the collaboration of: Conde Duque and Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Information:
‘Gran Bolero’ by Jesús Rubio Gamo (Spain) | Closing Ceremony
21:45-23:35 | Old Olive Mill, Kanelopoulou 1, Elefsina
The entrance the performance is free.
It is necessary to reserve seats viva.gr.
How you can help
During Spring Forward:
A) Donation to the contribution box to Eleourgiki
B) Donation to the contribution box or via POS to the Old Oil Mill.
Some of Grand Bolero’s professional Spanish dancers appear naked. The show is suitable for people over 15 years old.
