MANBUHSA | ResiDance XL

within ResiDance XL/Network Anticorpi
choreographer Pablo Girolami
dancers Giacomo Todeschi and Pablo Girolami
music Ugate Sooraj – Jota Karloza; Hey Furtila (hey Perky) – Miss Clo; Demaso – Holed Coin
costumes Caterina Politi
production Compagnia IVONA
winning project of the prize Twain_direzioniAltre

The first image that was researched was an urban exodus. A city train packed with people who are leaving the city to go back to where they are from. I explored the feeling of insecurity and being caged from the negativity of the urbanisation. From this struggle, I develop a sensation of trust that leads to an educational relation, a self-reflection or discovery. As fear and skepticism slowly gets out of the way, a path of freedom, excitement and desire is opening for exploration.Playful yet precise, ‘’Manbuhsa’’ makes us think of an animal courtship, specially the one’s of birds.Observing animals in their seductive parades allowed me to associate their behavior with my piece in different layers. While the physicality of ‘Manbuhsa’ can remind us of cranes, the agitation and precision can make us think of the peacock spider.

Manbuhsa was created by imagining two kids playing in an asian rice field.Fueled by a fascination for foreign civilizations and inspired by the music’s rhythms, a relation is built between the dancers. Through movements, one invites the other to discover his natural instinct and vibrations that will guide them in their journey.