An encounter between two, a hug, the feeling of the other, communication without words, the feeling of time immersed in a world created between two. A mutual support. A time that expands and stops as if it would never end. A transformation, a shift. Parts begin to fall, others to hold. That instant is forgotten and differences come to light; opposite poles, fragility and strength; the letting go and the desire for control. Balance and instability. The true human nature.
Lali Ayguadé is a versatile dancer and choreographer. She trained at the Liceu Conservatory and the Institut del Teatre in Barcelona before pursuing further education at PARTS, in Belgium. Lali's profes-sional journey includes joining the Publik Eye Company in Denmark and the renowned Akram Khan Company, where she performed in notable productions such as "Kaash". She also collaborated with artists like Roberto Olivan, Hofesh Shechter, and Marcos Morau. Lali's choreographic works include "Twice Read" with Anton Lachky, small-scale works with Joan Ramon Graell, and the trio "Little Me.". Lali has been recognized with nominations for exceptional dancer and best creator awards. She gained international recognition for her role in the Oscar nominated short "TIMECODE." Lali shares her technique and creative exploration through workshops worldwide.
Akira Yoshida is a dancer who, after starting with Breaking, moved into contemporary dance and performing arts. After receiving the Principal Artistic Grant of the Government of Navarre, he comple-ted his artistic studies at the SEAD (Academy Salzburg Dance Experimental). He has worked with the companies “Peeping Tom”, “Lali Ayguadé Company”, “Yoann Bourgeois”, “Hungry Sharks”, “Phy-sical Momentum”, “Roberto Oliván Performing Arts”, “Ceren Orán”, “QuieroTeatro”, “ZiomaraHor-maetxe”, etc. Akira has also done other projects such as Virgil Abloh's last Louis Vuitton show, and film advertisements for J.O.T.T. and Polaroid. He has also performed for short films such as “Bridge” of Ector Palacios, “Gizaki”, and “The Echo Of Time” of Asier Altuna and Natalia de Miguel. Additio-nally, he created his own solos “Home”, “Burial of the Bark” and “Oroimen”, and co-created the duets “Together To Get There” and “Gizaki” with Lali Ayguadé (a duo nominated for awards “Premis de la Critica” and “Premis Butaca; of whose duo a short film was also created that was nominated for the “RiverAwards”) and “Hito” with Chey Jurado (Prize from the public in MasDanza, and 3 awards in Paso a 2). Akira also choreographed “What Should We Do?” for B12, “Dreaming Nowhere” for Co-bosmika, and worked as a choreography assistant of Lali Ayguadé in the creation “Sublimation” for the Korean National Company of Contemporary Dance and “Shelter” for Verve Company. Akira was a candidate for the 2023 Max Awards as best male Spanish dancer. He currently combines tours with his own work, and with other companies and workshops all over the world at festivals like Deltebre Dansa, B12, Kalamata International Dance Festival, Flip Helsinki, Portugal Summer Intensive, etc.
Performance, choreography and direction: Akira Yoshida & Lali Ayguadé
Music: Donald Beteille
Light Design: Fermín Izco
Costume: Ferran Casanova
Artistic consultant: Jordi Oriol
Production Akira Yoshida, Compagnia Lali Ayguadé e Temporada Alta
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