MACA LIVE. Daniel Abreu

«This work that I present here is an intervention in space based on the ideas I work with for scenic works. A contained body, gestural and at the same time hollow, are the first steps that bring me closer to this proposal. To dance and create a landscape in balance with what I am and what the space gives. After all, it is about relating to the void, and seeing what it can offer».Daniel AbreuDancer and choreographer, born on the island of Tenerife where his curiosity and interest in physical movement and scenic expression began. Furthermore, during his artistic training he earned a degree in Psychology, which has been very present in his choreographic works through careful poetic symbolism.As a performer, he has developed his work in different dance and theater companies and collectives on the national scene such as Provisional Danza and Matarile Teatro, and as a creator, he boasts an extensive creative trajectory marked by more than sixty productions, which have been seen in more than 40 countries, where they have been recognized by critics, audiences and various awards, placing it as one of the most outstanding groups in the current dance scene for years.His company project emerged almost imperceptibly in 2004, with the volume of creations and collaborations giving rise to the concept of what we now know as Cía. Daniel Abreu.As a result of all this creative work, Daniel Abreu has been invited to teach different workshops and courses, in which he shares his creative vision and tools for physical and expressive technique.In 2018 he was appointed artistic director of Lava Compañía de Danza, resident at the Auditorio de Tenerife, for whom he created the award-winning work Abisal.In parallel, he continues close to other creative realities, such as directing projects for other groups and creators like Fattoria Vittadini, Zagreb Dance Company, Compañía Nómadas, 10 & 10 Danza, Proyecto Titoyaya and Teatre Tanca Zawirowania, among others.In 2011 he became part of the prestigious group of artists that make up the European program Modul Dance.Among the recognition garnered throughout his career, the following stand out: the National Dance Award 2014 in the creation category, awarded by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport; the Best Direction Award at the INDIFESTIVAL in Santander 2010; the Jury Prize for Choreography at the XVIII Madrid Choreographic Competition (2005); the AISGE Foundation Award for an outstanding dancer, to attend the American Dance Festival (2005) received at the XVIII Madrid Choreographic Competition (2005) and the mention as Most Outstanding Dancer of the IV Maspalomas Choreographic Competition (1999).In 2018, his work La Desnudez received the Max Award for Best Choreography, Best Dance Performance and Best Male Dance Performer, and in 2019, his work Abisal received the Réplica Award for Best Dance Performance, Best Soundtrack and Best Costume Design for Leo Martínez.In 2015 he was named Favorite Son by the Illustrious City Council of La Matanza de Acentejo (Tenerife).Produces: Consorci de Museus de la GeneralitatOrganizes: Abril en Danza and MACA.