REL I GRAPA was born out of a desire to bring together two approaches to dance and establish a dialogue between tradition, contemporaneity and the frictions between them. Through this encounter, both dance and music expand their artistic horizons and allow themselves to be influenced by each other, resulting in an explosion of identities. The piece is at once a reclaiming of origins through a contemporary perspective, and a reunion of the Pérez Armero brothers, unveiling a universe of tenderness, sensitivity and mutual listening that is the foundation of both their artistic and personal relationship.
REL I GRAPA inhabits the contemporary body with traditional expressions; it revisits the past with a modern perspective; it blends folk with pop, sardanas with twerking. Above all, it simply shares the joy of dancing and the joy of making music.
BACKGROUND
The company of brothers Víctor and Raúl Pérez Armero was created to bring REL I GRAPA to life. Originally conceived as a solo, the work gradually found its true form as a dialogue between dance and music.
In this creation, Víctor – trained in traditional and popular dance, contemporary dance and performing arts – takes on the role of choreographer for the first time. Meanwhile, Raúl, with over twenty years of professional experience as a multidisciplinary artist in street shows and music projects, steps into his role as solo musician. Together they create a dialogue between their cultural influences, producing their first joint creation.
ARTISTIC TEAM
Original Idea & Choreography: Víctor Pérez Armero
Music Composition: Raúl Pérez Armero
Creation & Performance: Víctor Pérez Armero & Raúl Pérez Armero
Artistic Support: Montse Colomé
Sound Design: Panxii Badii
Lighting Design: Arnau Sala
Costume Design: Jorge Dutor & Víctor Pérez Armero
Photography & Video: Tristán Pérez Martín
Production Coordination: Alba Gómez & Àngels Nogué
Executive Production: Xavier Granada & Víctor Pérez Armero
Distribution: Magrana Escena
Acknowledgements: Ginesta Ferrer, Lali Mateu, Esbart Sant Cugat
A co-production by Magrana Escena, Fira Mediterrània de Manresa and Dansàneu Festival (Cultures of the Pyrenees), with support from the Plan to Promote Traditional Dance.
In collaboration with La Caldera, La Unió Santcugatenca, EMDC-Celrà Municipal Dance School, Centre Cívic de Porqueres, Mutte Cultural and Teatre Kursaal de Manresa.
Supported by the Department of Culture – Generalitat de Catalunya, Depper, La Caldera and La Unió Santcugatenca.
