Choreographer and performer
FOCUS
An important aspect of my work is participation and agency: most of my work is influenced by the participants taste in music and movement; it has community arts elements, and is created in close dialogue with new audiences. My choreographic work aims to be a reflection of the groups I work with, with their individual needs and vision. The groups are fully involved in the creative process and the final outcome is fully owned by them
Some clients include WOMAD foundation, British Railways, Dartington School and Dartington Plus, Northampton College, Unilever, Unison and numerous primary and secondary schools and community groups in the UK and Europe
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Examples of my work include:
CHOREOGRAPHY
- Present - 2007 Spiritus Arts (Young Peoples Carnival Group)
www.uctc.e-sussex.sch.uk/files/spiritus.index.htm - Present - 2007 Bloco Fogo Dancers (afro-brazilian and fusion)
www.blocofogo.com - Present - 2005 Paraiso School of Samba, Ala de Commissao de Frente
www.paraisosamba.co.uk - 2008 - 2003 Beach Bateria Dancers (fusion of styles)
www.beachbateria.co.uk - 2008 - 2007 Street Arts Academy
www.eea.org.uk - 2008 - 2005 [co-choreographing since 2003] Carnival Collective Dancerswww.carnivalcollective.org.uk
PERFORMANCES
- Present - 2002 Paraiso School of Samba, performing in Festivals such as the Thames Festival (2006), Brazilian Extravangaza at the Sadler's Wells (2006) and Doha Festival (2003) www.paraisosamba.co.uk
- VOODOO VAUDEVILLE, Mardi Gras@ Komedia 29th February 2008. Cabaretwww.komedia.co.uk/event.php?id=1157
- DANCE CLUB - SAMBA NIGHT @ the Lilian Baylis Theatre. Sadler's Wells. 7th of February 2008. Performance with Mariana Whitehouse and Ella Peck showcasing Samba and fusion choreographies. www.sadlerswells.com/show/Dance-Club-Samba.htm
- WORLD DANCE UNITE @ Porchester Hall. Launch event Sunday 25th November. Performing a Maracatu and Afro-Brazilian piece representing Brazil. The piece was choreographed by Rosaria Gracia and Paula de Hollanda www.worlddanceunite.com
- PARAISO SCHOOL OF SAMBA @ Mayor's Parade - Thames Festival 2007. Performing the choreography devised for Notting Hill 2007 with the Commissao de Frente
- PARAISO SCHOOL OF SAMBA @ Notting Hill Carnival. 1st winner of the Samba Category 2007 and 2nd winner of the Big Bands Category 2007. Choreographer of the Commissao de Frente, performing with this ala (section)
- ESTRELA DO NORTE @ Notting Hill Carnival 2007 as Dama de Palco
- CYBER DRUMMERS @ Clapham Grand, London. Performing in a duet from the Eclectic Ensemble. June 2007
- EKLEKTIKA with the Brighton Dance Network. Brighton Festival Fringe Date: 20th May 2007 at the Hanbury Club
- BIG IN FALKIRK with Carnival Collective. Dates: 5th - 6th of May www.biginfalkirk.com
- 2008 - 2000 Carnival Collective, performing in Festivals such as Glastonbury (2002, 2003 and 2005), French Film Festival in Amiens (2000 and 2001) and Coburg International Samba Festival (2003) www.carnivalcollective.org.uk
- 2006 - 2004 Guest performer for Maco, in collaboration with Ricardo Feliciano www.freewebs.com/ricardoaxe/
- 2006 - 2003 Carnival figure at Runga Rung production, Emergency Exit Arts www.eea.org.uk
- 2006 - 2001 Barulho www.barulho.co.uk
- Guest performer for Verde Vai (since 2005), Estrela do Norte (since 2004), Fanfara (since 2006)
For further information in upcoming performances or more in-depth detail about my choreographic work, please email me at rosaria.gracia@googlemail.com