“[María Pagés’] very personal and daring style and her elegant and expressive movements [are] free almost to the point of anarchy” – El Pais

“Cherkaoui is called a choreographer, but he’s really our conscience” –thisislondon.co.uk

Be the first in the world to witness two of the world’s most celebrated dancemakers, María Pagés and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, coming together in a flowing collaboration where flamenco meets contemporary dance. Inspired by the undulating landscape of sand dunes, a splendid vastness with a myriad tales to tell, this is a remarkable work of harmonic and rhythmic expression. The desert speaks of creation and change, those unstoppable forces that are constantly shaping lives and cultures through the ages.

Set against an original music score, coloured with echoes of flamenco, classical and Arabic music, this new creation draws from the relationship between Spain and Morocco. These formidable artists enter each other’s realms with respect and curiosity, motivating each other to examine their deepest connections to their own dance roots, yet equally driven by similar desires to understand and unify human difference. The meeting of hearts and minds become wonderfully clear as Pagés and Cherkaoui perform together in Dunas, combining her legendary mastery of flamenco and his striking, eclectic style.

Explorations
Post-show dialogue on 23 & 24 Oct (Fri & Sat).

Supported by Embassy of Spain