A dance installation in Cadiz, creatively employing the symbolism of its name-sake surname, as a lighthouse.
Eduardo Guerrero, a dance sensation hailing from the culturally rich city of Cádiz, has made waves in the flamenco world with his striking performances and innovative choreography. Born amidst a melting pot of Phoenician, Roman, and Andalusian cultures, Guerrero seamlessly merges these influences in his breathtaking dance works.
In his captivating spectacle, Guerrero, he delves into the realms of self-named metaphors and fourth-century BCE military theories, weaving intricate narratives around interpersonal bonds. He introduced Desplante to Latin America, an homage to 19th-century mining songs from the Region of Murcia.
Guerrero isn't one to stick to convention, strutting his stuff in theatrical or high-end fashion attire, but never adhering to traditional gender stereotypes. He might sport high boots or leather skirts for that equestrian pose at the Prado Museum, always bucking the trends. He craves contrasts and fleeting shadows, with light playing a prominent role in his performances.
Echoing the nightly spectacle of his hometown's sea and the imposing lighthouse, Guerrero has created a performance that celebrates protective lights amid the darkness. During the summer of 2017, his tour traced the coastal beacons of Asturias and Cádiz, captivating audiences at each stop. Returning to Buenos Aires, he shares his unique perspective on the exchange between America and the Iberian Peninsula, showcasing a diverse range of styles from traditional folk songs to oceanic classics by Serrat or Ariel Ramírez.
His piece "Alfonsina y el mar" transforms into a fiery bulería, pulsating like foam, while "Faro" shines with alegrias, because as Guerrero puts it, "joy is the salt of Cádiz." It also features tientos, spinning a slow, savory tango vibe, reminiscent of the way Cádiz embraces this rhythm.
Faro boasts a dialogue of bodily percussion and cante,with the percussive beats of the feet ringing out a seguiriya as deep and earthy as the foundations of a lighthouse. "Lighthouses are always on the edge of something, like the artist on the edge of the stage, on the edge of falling," muses Guerrero. "They represent the artist's JOURNEY, the quest for success, the constant striving for perfection."
Caught in the throes of dance, Guerrero grooves even in the most mundane situations, expressing the boundaries of sound and movement through his official YouTube channel. Upon his return home, he cherishes the silence, finding beauty in the beam of light that filters into the city like the quixotic sails at the edge of the abyss.
"Faro," currently playing at Teatro Presidente Alvear (Av. Corrientes 1659), will leave you enraptured by the intensity and artistry of Eduardo Guerrero. Grab your tickets for this unforgettable performance, starting at $17,000.
- Eduardo Guerrero's performance, "Faro," is a fusion of cultural influences, showcasing a diverse range of styles from traditional folk songs to oceanic classics, as he travels between America and the Iberian Peninsula, emulating lighthouses as symbols of an artist's journey and quest for perfection.
- In his home city of Cádiz, Guerrero revels in the simple pleasures of life, appreciating the beauty found in the beam of light that filters into the city, just as he does on the edge of the stage, embodying the rhythm of tango and flamenco, and expressing his culture and lifestyle through his captivating performances.
