Blog – Yordana Rodriguez

La Cueca Sola – Research Day 3

Here are some snippets of Wednesday the 5th of January, my third research day, in the studio. Exploring different movement qualities that support the story that I would like to share in my solo performance La Cueca Sola. I will perform La Cueca Sola ...

La Cueca Sola – Research Day 2

I would like to share some snippets of the second day in the studio. Where I am continuing my research of different movement qualities that fit my narrative. see more snippets of my third day in the studio These photos are made by Reinier van Olderen. ...

La Cueca Sola – Research Day 1

Since last November we, Illusionary Rockaz Company, have our own dance studio and office in our beloved hometown Utrecht. After being together for almost 25 years, we finally did it! It feels incredible to be able to practice in a place that we can call ...

Kopi Susu

Like I explained in my last post, I will be performing my solo ‘La Cueca Sola’ at Cafe Theater Festival. This is a festival that takes place in Utrecht once a year in the beginning of March. For four straight days, cafés throughout Utrecht ...

La Cueca Sola

A few weeks ago Rajiv Bhagwanbali invited me to be part of his event called Connecting the Culture. An event that stands for diversity, inclusivity and bringing people together. A platform to share stories from different cultures trough dance, spoken word ...

Solo research Day 6

Both the first and last time I presented my work to someone, was before the Christmas holidays in 2019. It’s January now, a new year has started. I am full of energy because I have filled 2020 with some interesting plans. Among others, the presentation of ...

Solo – A stream of thoughts

A stream of thoughts is rushing through my mind… I get pulled out of a conversation just because my brain somehow finds a word that is being said more interesting. It actually finds it inspiring. It’s inspired to go on a journey, to start philosophizing ...

Solo research Day 5

It is interesting to observe how this process goes. I postponed making a solo for such a long time. Before, I created my own hurdles with excuses. So I didn’t have to start, so I did not have to be in a vulnerable position. Alone, making steps as a ...

Solo Research Day 4

Knowing that coming Friday’s session will be with Shailesh Bahoran, my coach in dramaturgy during my journey in making this solo, I had to make sure I would have something to show him. To prepare this session I, again, sat down at my living room table. I ...

Solo Research Day 3

Yesterday evening I sat down at my living room table to prepare myself for today’s session. After the last 2 rehearsals (Wednesday and Monday), I wrote down some notes that were connected to different movements / stories. These notes felt like the right ...