CASA

Casa (2020) is a solo performance and the second work created under the notion of The Physical Rootlessness, a concept in which Henry defines and summarises recurring themes in his works such as migration, identity, the subconscious, individualism, loneliness, repression, greed and desire. While Carnem Exilui examines the migrant body and the idea of departure, CASA is a return, a focus to where the main character comes from. It dives into the layers of what makes and question our identity, our idea of homeland and simultaneously our relation with chaos and limitations. In this work, Henry references and quotes two Cuban choreographers of great influence such as Julio Cesar Iglesias and George Cespedes. Through the combination of his and their languages, this work exposes an absurd and in fact quite a realistic panorama of current events in Cuba, a raw vision of the constant struggle of people. It is not to educate or defend a political statement what fuels this work, but to touch, confuse and perhaps upset you.

The bolero “Esta Casa“ by Cuban born singer Elena Burke (1928-2002) is one of the main inspirations for the making of this choreographic solo as it generates a starting point for individual and collective reflection over past and still ongoing social and political crisis within the Cuban society.

CREDITS

Performance / Concept / Direction: Henry Rodríguez

Videography / Photography: Adnan Jerbi

Body art: Lisbet Roldán Perez

Music: L'DELTA featuring Elena Burke

Duration: 30 minutes

Film premiere  Mile Zero Dance On Screen, 2021

Performance  premiere  DOOR OPEN SPACE Residency Program, 2022