Rituales

One concept. Two choreographers. Two countries. Two chapters. Eight dancers. Perspectives that converge to give shape to different ways of interpreting the theme at hand, revealing common ground but also differences that add complexity and richness to the production.

The two chapters of Rituales – “The Eighth Ceremony” and “Liturgy of Glass” – bring together reflections and beliefs on religion, toxic love and the mysteries harboured within the aesthetic expressions of art. Through contemporary dance, the company portrays the various universal perspectives on the ceremonies we practise and which define us culturally. In “The Eighth Ceremony”, Storer creates an ambiguous atmosphere, set to songs by the Wu Tang Clan and psychedelic rock from the 1970s and 1980s, to immerse the audience in the behaviours, actions and interactions of an enigmatic clan. Meanwhile, in “Liturgia de cristal”, Perez explores the everyday rituals of a toxic romantic relationship and examines the union between dance and drama to portray a harrowing story in which violence plays a central role.