Description
The piece explores, both visually and conceptually, a contemporary world in which the need to reconnect with what is essential to human beings is called into question. This unfolds within a context where information overload and superficiality, rather than enriching our lives, end up emptying them. The growing dehumanization leaves Mondo man behind.
What does it mean to be human? We live in a world where an overwhelming flow of information, growing dehumanization and superficiality empty our lives instead of filling them.
The award-winning choreographer Susana Pous takes the audience on a search for essence with the performance Mondo. The piece reflects on human values – what really matters, and what remains when the external and superficial are removed?
"Mondo" is not a word often used in Cuba. A search in the Spanish dictionary shows that the adjective mondo refers to something that is clean, unadorned and raw.
MICOMPAÑIA is a Cuban contemporary dance company specializing in turning socially relevant issues into art. It was founded in 1988 in Havana and in recent years has been under the direction of Susana Pous.
Susana Pous aims for perfection in everything she does and has a distinctive eye for detail that draws audiences into a magical space on stage. As one of the most current and creative voices in Cuban performing arts, she is particularly recognized for her use of Cuban culture in the choreographic process.
With works such as "What to expect when you are expecting", "MalSon", "Showroom" and "Welcome", she has performed at the most important venues and festivals in the world, including the Montpellier, Avignon and Metz festivals in France, the Joyce Theatre in New York City, Boston Institute of Contemporary Art, DANSEncore in Quebec, as well as tours around North and Latin America, Europe, the Caribbean and the most prestigious theatres in Cuba.
Credits
Direction / Choreography: Susana Pous
Artistic advisor / Lighting design: Guido Gali
Music: Eme Alfonso
Set design / Costumes: Susana Pous and Guido Gali
Animation / Video: Sergio Valencia
Instagram: @micompaniadanza
Visuals
