AJAYU Transitorio

AJAYU Transitorio (pronounced A-HI-U) means transient soul. It is inspired by the traditional celebration of Day of the Dead in Bolivia which celebrates the eternal, providing one day a year for the living to be reunited with the departed.

Combining contemporary multi-cultural dance styles (including Bolivian dance, Kuchipudi dance, Afro-Diaspora styles) with atmospheric percussive world music and poetry, AJAYU Transitorio, is a live performance installation that explores the traditions, relationships with food, death and dying through the magic of traditional rituals and cultural practices.

Imagine the coming together of multi-cultural people to take a seat around a long, beautifully dressed table, with colourful printed cloths, flowers, candles and food. Together we ‘break-bread’ and take part in conversations about our traditions, rituals, and memories of loved ones, all interspersed with live dance, poetry and music.

Through recent times, communities have endured trauma, loss and isolation. This work offers a chance for healing through bringing people together to eat, talk, connect, celebrate loved ones and remember those we have lost, and celebrate the strength in each of the communities we visit.

Credits:
Director and Choreographer: Yuvel Soria
Dance Artist: Payal Ramchandani
Dance Artist Development Support: Patrick Ziza
Music: Brendan Murphy
Poetry and Dramaturge: Khadijah Ibrahiim
Technician: Dave Searle
Producer: Rosie Watt
Community Advocates: Melisa Ryan-Thomas, Khadijah Ibrahiim & Garner Harris

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Commissioners:
Arts Council England, Bradford Producing Hub, Kala Sangam.

Partners:
Bradford Cathedral, Thornbury Centre, The Creative Seed, Geraldine Connor Foundation, Mind the Gap, Spin Arts, Inspired Neighbourhoods, RJC Dance, Bradford Museums and Galleries.

TICKETS

Tickets are available to book in advance for free and are Pay What You Decide.

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At the end of the show, you can decide on a price which you think is suitable based on your experience. However, there is no obligation to pay.
All payments will be treated as donations and you can pay by cash on the day.

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