The Way They Were Then
Premiere at Robin Howard Dance Theatre, February 2017
Choreography & Performance: Robyn Holder, Patricia Zafra, Sophie Thorpe, Lucia Chocarro
Live music: Alex Paton
Lighting Design: Barnaby Booth
Dramaturgy: Neus Gil Cortés
The Way They Were Then is an idiosyncratic and stirring work inspired by Mujeres - Eduardo Galeano’s collection of short stories about women. Executed in three distinct episodes, Feet off the Ground Dance imagine a world where statues can breathe, birds are forbidden and women aren’t human. Driven by live multi-instrumentalist Alex Paton’s rousing music, The Way They Were Then conjures up mini worlds, taking the audience on a unique journey of the lives of women both renowned and unknown.
Éter
Premiered at Robin Howard Dance Theatre, January 2016
Choreography & Performance: Robyn Holder, Patricia Zafra, Sophie Thorpe, Lucia Chocarro
Live music: Panos Chountoulidis
Lighting Design: Barnaby Booth
Costume: Sammy Rainbow Furnival
Éter is an insight into the way we relate to those around us, and our experiences of behavioural instincts. Through different atmospheres we explore what is shared beyond words. Featuring an original score from live musician Panos Chountoulidis and captivating lighting states from Barnaby Booth, this enthralling piece of dance intensifies and builds to a dramatic climax.
Passenger
Premiered at Sala Ultramar (Valencia, Spain), April 2015
Choreography & Performance: Robyn Holder, Patricia Zafra, Sophie Thorpe, Lucia Chocarro
Live music: Coque González & Aaron Knight/Ashley Molloy-South
Passenger is a dark, explosive piece about support, manipulation and control. Flitting between powerful solos and seamlessly executed contact work, the dancers urgently try to mark their territory and find their place. Driven by the percussive and echoing accompaniment of live musician Ashley Molloy-South, Passenger makes for an exhilarating and charged work.
Sinuous (Outdoor work)
Premiered at Greenwich Dance Agency, November 2014
Choreography & Performance: Robyn Holder, Sophie Thorpe, Lucia Chocarro - Reworked: Robyn Holder, Patricia Zafra, Henry Curtis
Live music: Ashley Molloy-South
Sinuous is a playful and spirited outdoor piece of dance exploring our perception of time. Featuring fluid, uninterrupted movement phrases punctuated with dynamic, unpredictable outbursts, the trio’s strong connection captivates audiences from the get go. Featuring live, energetic drumming by Ashley Molloy-South, Sinuous is full of momentum, flow and fun!