{"id":4538,"date":"2025-08-30T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-30T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/?post_type=portfolio&#038;p=4538"},"modified":"2025-09-22T19:55:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T17:55:40","slug":"masdanza-x-lookathingsdifferent","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/portfolio\/masdanza-x-lookathingsdifferent\/","title":{"rendered":"MASDANZA ELLOS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>MASDANZA<\/strong> presents the work of international choreographers in this programme dedicated to creations made by men. Sensitivity, creativity, and a male perspective.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>MASDANZA ELLOS PROGRAMME 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>SATURDAY OCT 04 &#8211; GUINIGUADA THEATRE &#8211; 20,00 h<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6756 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMAGINARY-ENEMY-by-Franco-Wang-1-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMAGINARY-ENEMY-by-Franco-Wang-1-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMAGINARY-ENEMY-by-Franco-Wang-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMAGINARY-ENEMY-by-Franco-Wang-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMAGINARY-ENEMY-by-Franco-Wang-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMAGINARY-ENEMY-by-Franco-Wang-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMAGINARY-ENEMY-by-Franco-Wang-1-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMAGINARY-ENEMY-by-Franco-Wang-1-200x133.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>IMAGINARY ENEMY (10\u2019) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>New Taipei City, Taiwan<\/p>\n<p><strong>Created &amp; Performed by:<\/strong> Tsai Hung-Yi &amp; Yang Chun-Yi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Music:<\/strong> Mika Vainio \u201cStratostaatti\u201d, \u201cOhippumpu\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00ab<em>Imaginary Enemy<\/em> is a contemporary circus-dance work that explores the theme of the \u2018enemy within.\u2019 The \u2018imaginary enemy\u2019 is not just an object in reality, but also a projection of each person\u2019s heart. It may be the opposition in a relationship, the restlessness and anxiety, or even oneself, when overcoming personal barriers feels impossible. In the piece, through the exploration of confrontation, escape, and reconciliation, the performers reveal the inner struggle and emotional transformation that comes from facing what holds us back. It is an invitation to look inward and recognize that sometimes, the true enemy is also the first step toward healing and growth\u00bb.<\/p>\n<p>MASDANZA Award 2024 at Stray Birds Dance Platform Festival. Taipei, Taiwan.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6757 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FAMILY-HONOUR-by-Franco-Wang-Stray-Birds-Dance-Platform-3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FAMILY-HONOUR-by-Franco-Wang-Stray-Birds-Dance-Platform-3-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FAMILY-HONOUR-by-Franco-Wang-Stray-Birds-Dance-Platform-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FAMILY-HONOUR-by-Franco-Wang-Stray-Birds-Dance-Platform-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FAMILY-HONOUR-by-Franco-Wang-Stray-Birds-Dance-Platform-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FAMILY-HONOUR-by-Franco-Wang-Stray-Birds-Dance-Platform-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FAMILY-HONOUR-by-Franco-Wang-Stray-Birds-Dance-Platform-3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FAMILY-HONOUR-by-Franco-Wang-Stray-Birds-Dance-Platform-3-200x133.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>FAMILY HONOUR (13\u2019)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Londres, Reino Unido \/ London, United Kingdom<\/p>\n<p><strong>Created by:<\/strong> Kwame Asafo-Adjei<\/p>\n<p><strong>Performed by:<\/strong> Kwame Asafo-Adjei &amp; Catrina Nisbett<\/p>\n<p><strong>Original Music:<\/strong> Jack Hobbit \u201cBase Drone\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201c<em>Family Honour<\/em> examines the eponymous concept through the eyes of a young girl trapped in moral codes mandated by her immediate environment, confronting her past \u2018sin\u2019 against tradition. Abandoned by her father, she seeks solace from memories resembling her father. Inspired by an intense discussion held in Kwame\u2019s own family, the performance draws the audience into a world where hip-hop isn\u2019t just rubbing shoulders with theatre but is theatre. How far would you have to go to maintain the family\u2019s honour and is it truly honorable or just another traditional taboo?\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>MASDANZA Award 2024 at Stray Birds Dance Platform Festival. Taipei, Taiwan.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6758 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AFTERTHEPARTY-by-German-Anton_14-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1157\" height=\"961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AFTERTHEPARTY-by-German-Anton_14-2.jpeg 1157w, https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AFTERTHEPARTY-by-German-Anton_14-2-300x249.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AFTERTHEPARTY-by-German-Anton_14-2-1024x851.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AFTERTHEPARTY-by-German-Anton_14-2-768x638.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AFTERTHEPARTY-by-German-Anton_14-2-200x166.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1157px) 100vw, 1157px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>AFTER THE PARTY (11\u2019) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Barcelona, Spain<\/p>\n<p><strong>Created &amp; Performed by:<\/strong> Thomas Shiva Noone<\/p>\n<p><strong>Original Music:<\/strong> Jim Pinchen \u201cAfter The Party\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>With the support of:<\/strong> ICEC &#8211; Generalitat de Catalunya \/ saT! teatre Barcelona<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cCelebrating the incredible puppet-sculpture of the Brazilian artist Andr\u00e9 Mello and playing on our desire to give life to these inanimate objects, <em>After the Party<\/em> is a playful and poetic observation of our duality and our conversation within\u201d<\/p>\n<p>MASDANZA Award 2024 at Stray Birds Dance Platform Festival. Taipei, Taiwan.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6759 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LIGHEA-1-by-Ralph-Mohr-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1593\" height=\"1210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LIGHEA-1-by-Ralph-Mohr-2.jpg 1593w, https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LIGHEA-1-by-Ralph-Mohr-2-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LIGHEA-1-by-Ralph-Mohr-2-1024x778.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LIGHEA-1-by-Ralph-Mohr-2-768x583.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LIGHEA-1-by-Ralph-Mohr-2-1536x1167.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LIGHEA-1-by-Ralph-Mohr-2-200x152.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1593px) 100vw, 1593px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>LIGHEA (10\u2019) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Saint Louis, France<\/p>\n<p><strong>Created by:<\/strong> Thomas Martino<\/p>\n<p><strong>Performed by:<\/strong> Daniel Rodr\u00edguez &amp; Sofia Fagioli<\/p>\n<p><strong>Original Music:<\/strong> Davidson Jaconello \u201cFMO III\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional Music:<\/strong> Perfume Genius \u201cToo Bright\u201d (Edited by Lorenzo Cimarelli)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00ab<em>Lighea,<\/em> the protagonist of my creation, is a sea creature with an unusual charm. Inspired by the fantastic 1956 tale by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, Lighea is a being of the sea. Half woman, half fish, she moves her body with elegance and beauty, her gaze empty, almost absent. Her enchanting song seduces a handsome young man, and their encounter unleashes a torrent of emotions and reflection. Theirs is a duet of listening, a dialogue of a unique and superhuman love, and of mutual support. This work reflects the human psyche&#8217;s need to dive into the vast ocean of imagination. This duet urges us to reflect on our impact on the oceans and marine creatures. Lighea creates an emotional bridge between the human world and the marine realm. She invites us to consider our responsibility in protecting and preserving these precious ecosystems, which are threatened by pollution and climate change\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>MASDANZA Award 2024 at Stray Birds Dance Platform Festival. Taipei, Taiwan.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.masdanza.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/02-MASDANZA-ELLOS.pdf\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PROGRAMME<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MASDANZA presents the work of international choreographers in this programme dedicated to creations made by men. Sensitivity, creativity, and a male perspective. 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