Blanca Li

Chroreography : Blanca Li
Music : the Gnawa Halwa of Marrakech ; «Nana del Caballo Grande» by Camarón de la Isla (lyrics : Federico Garcia Lorca) ; «Callejón del Muro» by Paco de Lucia ; «Por los Campitos de Batalla», popular song by Juana la del Cepillo
Scenography : Victor Ramos and Jorge Vasquez
Lights : Richard Bessenay
Costumes : Sybilla

«Two different moods exist in this production. The first, very personal, restrained and hard; the second, where energy explodes and the body is drained. It reflects two different ways of dancing to reach the same paroxysm. It’s this contrast which interests me.». B. L.

NANA is a sensual and cruel reflection about the aesthetics and energy contained in flamenco. Its traditional elements are transposed in the contemporary dance field.
«In Nana, I wanted to convey the essence of flamenco as I practice it, but by using a completely modern language. When I created the choreography Nana, I went through one of the most difficult yet exciting moments in my life. Perhaps that’s the reason why I tried to give peace and structure to this work.»
Blanca Li’s experience of “ Moussems ” (festivals) and “ Lilas ” (ceremonial nights) with the Moroccan Gnawas is at the origin of LILA, the second piece of the show.
«I have been working with the Gnawas for several years now so that they fully grasp the essence of contemporary dance. We have a total understanding of one another.» B.L.