SILK ROAD - TRAILER - AGUDO DANCE COMPANY

AGUDO DANCE COMPANY presents

SILK ROAD

Silk Road is both a universal and personal story of East meets West in the 21st century. In collaboration with the renowned classical Indian dancer Mavin Khoo, Agudo weaves his Flamenco roots with a unique, contemporary style.

Performed with an evocative live score, Silk Road is a fascinating and vibrant exploration of the rituals along nomadic routes, revealing the lesser-known connection between classical Indian and Flamenco, arriving to a contemporary context. The journey conjures images of the pilgrims, monks, traders and urban dwellers that made their way from China to the Iberian Peninsula. It is a celebration of diverse cultures and dances, as strong and as delicate as silk itself.

Part one (West to East) Duration: Approximately 30 minutes

Flamenco solo

Kathak solo

INTERVAL

Part Two (Full circle) Duration: Approximately 30 minutes

Duet

Silk Road Credits

Artistic team

Choreographer and performer: Jose Agudo

Guest choreographer (Flamenco): Rafael Amargo

Guest choreographer (Kathak): Nahid Siddiqui

Guest performer: Mavin Khoo

Composer and performer: Bernhard Schimpelsberger

Composer and performer: Giuliano Modarelli

Voice (Flamenco): Mayte Maya

Voice (Kathak): Nahid Siddiqui

Voice (Duet): Alaha Soroor

Lighting designer: Jackie Shemesh

Dramaturge: Lou Cope

Costume designer: Kimie Nakano

Costume maker: Caroline Mirfin

Rehearsal director: Claire Cunningham

Production Team

Artistic Director: Jose Agudo

Producer: Claire Cunningham

Musical Producer: Bernhard Schimpelsberger

Technical Manager: Edward Yetton

Sound Engineer: Nick Atkins

Co-commissioned by

Sadler's Wells London, ŻfinMalta, DanceEast, Dance4, Akademi

Supported by

Arts Council England, Impulstanz Vienna, DanceXchange, Teatros del Canal, University of Roehampton, Stratford Circus Arts Centre, The Place, Lisa Ullmann Travelling Scholarship Fund

Special thanks to

Akram Khan, Assis Carreiro, Susannah Burke, Olga Llorente, Basilio Garcia, Silvia del Barrio, Roberto Gonzalez, Bee Roy, Encarnita Agudo,

Vanessa Guevara, Fiona and Andy le Vien, One Dance UK, The Waterside Centre.