AJAYU Transitorio

Yuvel Soria is a diasporic artist; heritage, (dual) nationality, locality, ethnicity and culture are the central elements to his artistic enquiry whilst traditional Bolivian dance, Latin and contemporary dance are the main elements in his movement vocabulary, he has a multidisciplinary approach to his creative process and within his collaborative projects adn now he is moving into developing a more diverse practice, which straddles live art and performance

Yuvel Soria

AJAYU Transitorio is inspired by the traditional celebration of the Day of the Dead in Bolivia.

RJC Dance, Mandela Community Centre

ABOUT THE PERFORMANCEAJAYU Transitorio (pronounced A-HI-U) means transient soul. It is inspired by the traditional celebration of Day of the Dead in Bolivia which celebrates the eternal, providing one day a year for the living to be reunited with the departed.Combining contemporary multi-cultural dance styles (including Bolivian dance, Kuchipudi dance, Afro-Diaspora styles) with atmospheric percussive world music and poetry, AJAYU Transitorio, is a live performance that explores the traditions, relationships with food, death and dying through the magic of traditional rituals and cultural practices.Imagine the coming together of multi-cultural people to take a seat around a long, beautifully dressed table, with colourful printed cloths, flowers, candles and food. Together we 'break bread' and take part in conversations about our traditions, rituals, and memories of loved ones, all interspersed with live dance, poetry and music.Through recent times, communities have endured trauma, loss and isolation. This work offers a chance for healing through bringing people together to eat, talk, connect, celebrate loved ones and remember those we have lost, and celebrate the strength in each of the communities we visit.THE VENUEAJAYU Transitorio will take place at RJC Dance, Mandela Centre, Chapeltown Road, Leeds, LS7 3HY.Age recommendation 8+CREDITSDirector and choreographer: Yuvel SoriaDance Artist: Payal RamchandaniDance Artist development support: Patrick ZizaMusic &amp; Performance Artist: Brendan MurphyPoetry: Khadijah IbrahiimDramaturge: Khadijah IbrahiimTechnician: Dave SearleProducer: Rosie WattCommunity Advocates: Melissa Ryan-Thomas, Khadijah Ibrahiim &amp; Garner HarrisCommissioners: Bradford Producing Hub, Kala Sangam, Arts Council EnglandPartners: Bradford Cathedral, Thornbury Centre, Spin Arts, Inspired Neighbourhoods, Mind The Gap, Geraldine Conor Foundation, RJC Dance, The Creative Seed.

TICKET INFOTickets are available to book in advance for free and are Pay What You Decide.Pay What You Decide means you don’t have to pay until after you have seen a show! Pay What You Decide allows you to pay what you can afford, rather than a fixed ticket price.At the end of the show, you can decide on a price which you think is suitable based on your experience. However, there is no obligation to pay.All payments will be treated as donations and you can pay by cash on the day.Please ensure that you arrive early.

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