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AJAYU Transitorio (pronounced A-HI-U) means transient soul. It is a magical, multicultural live performance inspired by the traditional Day of the Dead celebrations in Bolivia, which honour the eternal by providing one day each year for the living to be reunited with the departed.
The performance weaves together contemporary multicultural dance styles — including Bolivian dance, Kuchipudi dance, and Afro-Diaspora styles — with atmospheric percussive world music and poetry. AJAYU Transitorio is a ritualistic exploration of traditions and relationships with food, death, and dying, expressed through the magic of cultural practices and traditional rituals.
Picture the warmth and intimacy of people gathered around beautifully adorned tables. Vibrant printed cloths, fresh flowers, glowing candles, and an array of carefully prepared food create an inviting and sacred space. The atmosphere hums with quiet anticipation as the performance unfolds — dancers moving with reverence and vitality, the musician setting the pulse with hypnotic rhythms, and the poet giving voice to the unspoken. As the performance draws to a close, the experience continues. The audience is invited to break bread together, engaging in open conversation about traditions, rituals, and cherished memories of loved ones. The act of sharing food and stories becomes a final gesture of connection — a reminder that even in the face of loss, community and remembrance endure.
The performance weaves together contemporary multicultural dance styles — including Bolivian dance, Kuchipudi dance, and Afro-Diaspora styles — with atmospheric percussive world music and poetry. AJAYU Transitorio is a ritualistic exploration of traditions and relationships with food, death, and dying, expressed through the magic of cultural practices and traditional rituals.
Picture the warmth and intimacy of people gathered around beautifully adorned tables. Vibrant printed cloths, fresh flowers, glowing candles, and an array of carefully prepared food create an inviting and sacred space. The atmosphere hums with quiet anticipation as the performance unfolds — dancers moving with reverence and vitality, the musician setting the pulse with hypnotic rhythms, and the poet giving voice to the unspoken. As the performance draws to a close, the experience continues. The audience is invited to break bread together, engaging in open conversation about traditions, rituals, and cherished memories of loved ones. The act of sharing food and stories becomes a final gesture of connection — a reminder that even in the face of loss, community and remembrance endure.
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Credits:
Director and Choreographer: Yuvel Soria Performers: Payal Ramchandani, Brendan Murphy, Khadijah Ibrahim, Yuvel Soria Dance Artist Development Support: Patrick Ziza Music: Brendan Murphy Poetry and Dramaturge: Khadijah Ibrahiim Producer: Rosie Watt |