Camino y despedida (Walking farewells)
November 3, 2024 - 7:30pm
Scotiabank Dance Centre, Vancouver
Duration: 50 min
Artistic Director: Marco Esccer
Assistant Director: Carla Alcántara
Co-creators & Performers: Ysadora Dias, Carla Alcántara, Carolina Silva, Marco Esccer, RCHRDY, and Rodrigo Flores
Live Music: Carolina Silva & RCHRDY
Complemented by recorded music from various artists.
Photo Text: Dancers of Coastal City Ballet
Photo by David Cooper.
Description
Camino y Despedida is a tribute to migrants, exploring their unspoken struggles and collective homesickness. Through dance, original songs, and live music, Walking Farewells intertwines previous pieces like Agridulce (Bittersweet), Aeropuertos Llenos de Esperanza, and Passportless Butterfly while also introducing new works by emerging artists embracing interdisciplinary connections. This performance delves into the nuanced perspectives of migration, evoking nostalgia, hope, joy, and sorrow through poetic imagery, including dancing suitcases and singing flags.
Audience Advisory:
This performance explores the poignant stories of immigrants and refugees, featuring nostalgic themes that may evoke sorrow.
