Like a ritual or a spiritual vigil, Oskara displays all the beauty of a profound ceremony, with chants oscillating between Basque tradition and contemporary liturgy.
The Kukai Dantza company often encourages choreographers to bring fresh perspectives on traditional Euskadi dancing.
Creation 2016
Piece for 5 dancers et 1 singer
Project director Jon Maya
Conception, choreography Marcos Morau
Dancers Eneko Gil, Ibon Huarte, Alain Maya, Martxel Rodríguez, Urko Mitxelena
Singers Julen Achiary, Thierry Biscary
Dramaturgy Pablo Gisbert
Choreography assistants Lorena Nogal, Marina Rodriguez
Music Xabier Erkizia, Pablo Gisbert
Costumes Iraia Oiartzabal
Production Kukai Dantza
International relations Agente129 / AnSó. Raybaut-Pérès
Coproduction San Sebastián Capitale européenne de la culture 2016, (Donostia) Kultura Victoria Eugenia Theater, Scène nationale du Sud-Aquitain, Malandain Ballet (Biarritz)
Support Gouvernement basque, Ville d’Errenteria, Errenteria Kultura, Kreaktiboa, Pays basque, Avec l’aide de Etxepare
Photography Gorka Bravo