David Zambrano
Pro Series: Frozen On The Circuit

"Frozen On The Circuit Inspired by the definition of chemical reactions, our memory of electric shocks, and images of the immortality of cartoon characters, and with the help of a selected group of dancers, I want to research on a creation and development of a fresh movement vocabulary. Most of us have experienced some form of electric "shock," where electricity causes our body to experience pain or trauma. If we are fortunate, the extent of that experience is limited to tingles or jolts of pain from static electricity buildup discharging through our bodies. I want to be able to use that experience. We will research on physical themes of extreme transformation between states and energies, carry through the line: life and death, thermal and kinetic energy, potential energy transformed in free fall, electric shocks, and the unpredictable resilience with which cartoon characters illustrate these states. With this workshop Zambrano takes a step further inside his artistic quest to get to know the full potential of communicating with his body as an image beyond the power of words. Frozen On The Circuit is a workshop for dancers who really want and are able to move all day. Maximum of workshop participants: 16 professional dancers with strong movement background. David Zambrano For over 20 years, David Zambrano has been a monumental figure in the international dance community, and his passion for cultural exchange continues to influence his work. Living and making work in Amsterdam and teaching/performing internationally, Zambrano is an ambassador and liaison across many borders, bringing together artists from all over the planet for his projects. An inspiring teacher, thrilling performer, and innovative choreographer, Zambrano has contributed generously to the field of dance in ways that have influenced many and impacted the dance world from several angles. His development of the “Flying Low” and “Passing Through” techniques are among his recent innovations that have helped to lead improvisational dance into an exciting future. Many of his projects have continuously influenced Zambrano’s pedagogic methods, keeping them fresh and interesting for the students from around the globe.