In the weeks leading
up to Guelph Dance Festival 2013,
some of the amazing dance artists who will perform at the Festival will also
share their vision with us here on the blog. These intimate, behind-the-scenes
looks will bring us closer to the artistry, process, and experience of dance.
We encourage you to not just read these amazing stories, but to ask questions
or engage in conversation about dance in our comments section
below. Welcome to our 15th anniversary year!
Choreographer Anjelica Scannura speaks with us today.
Ritmo Flamenco performs at our In
the Park series on Thursday May 30,
7pm, and Saturday, June 1 and Sunday June 2, at noon, Exhibition Park. Pay-what-you-can (suggested donation: $15).
Anjelica: My
company—Ritmo Flamenco—and I have been excited by the challenges that face us
for our upcoming performances that are a part of the In The Park series at the
highly-anticipated Guelph Dance Festival. It will be a thrill to dance for
the vast audience that the In The Park series attracts.
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| Ritmo Flamenco. Photo: Peter Lear |
I’m changing some of the choreography to capitalize on the
outdoor setting. The three dancers will strive to achieve a bolder
approach, capitalizing on the audience’s close proximity. Because of the
piece being stripped through removing the fourth wall, it will be more
emotional for audience and dancer.
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| Ritmo Flamenco. Photo: Peter Lear |
Outside of the sometimes inhibiting settings of performing
on a stage with theatrical lighting, the choreography will flourish in all of
its splendor. The relationships between the dancers will be raw, and
it’ll be a refreshing experience as a dancer and choreographer to work in a
boundless and natural environment.
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| Ritmo Flamenco. Photo: Peter Lear |
Anjelica
Scannura has been dancing her whole life, as her parents Valerie and Roger
Scannura are founders of one of Canada’s most preeminent flamenco
companies, Ritmo Flamenco. She has been travelling to Spain since she was
young to absorb the nuances of authentic flamenco. A recipient of the Chalmers
Award in 2011 and the Paula Citron FRESH BLOOD award winnder for 2012, she has
built an impressive repertoire of solo works and ensemble pieces. She is
looking forward to premiering a new show for Harbourfront’s NextSteps 2013/14
season. Paula Citron from the Globe and Mail stated, “Scannura is developing
her own hybrid and she is truly a representative of Canadian dance.”
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