translation study no. 1

Translation Study No. 1 is a first pass at translation from sound to movement. The music, Konnakkol by the Karnataka College Of Percussion, is deconstructed and explored through movement. The theme is the general translatability of "art" across media. The piece is a collaboration between sisters Charly and Eriel Santagado.

2017
4 minutes
Choreography: Charly & Eriel Santagado
Music: The Karnataka College of Percussion
Dancers: Charly Santagado, Eriel Santagado

 Performance History

2019

  • Translations by mignolo dance @ HERE Arts Center (Manhattan, NY)

2017

  • Newburgh Illuminated @ The Ritz Outdoor Stage (Newburgh, NY)

  • Dumbo Dance Festival @ GK Arts Center (Brooklyn, NY)

  • Brunsaroo @ The Bunker (New Brunswick, NJ)

 

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