David Coria
y compañía
Los Bailes Robados
Sponsored by The Covington Family Fund / The Chanin Family
DATE & TIME
Thurs. June 26 at 8:30pm
LOCATION
Journal Theater, NHCC
About
The SHOW
Los Bailes Robados is inspired by the enigmatic dancing epidemics that once shook Europe, interpreted here as emblems of emancipation and resistance. In this artistic interpretation, the stage transforms into a sacralized space, invoking a ritual of rebellion to amplify the voices of the marginalized and oppressed. The dancing bodies, with a deep longing for freedom, become the vehicle for their own insurrection.
A choral creation imbued with political critique and social vindication. The dancers move across the stage, transitioning from the hysteria and frenzy of uncontrolled movement to dramatic stillness and harmony, emerging as masses connected to a single soul that gives rise to a new entity of rhythmic movements.
All of this is articulated through our own flamenco choreographic writing, conceived from the freedom of the avant-gardes, delving into the questioning of norms and codes across time and the relationship between the individual and society.
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Sublime beauty, a perfect work, love and responsability – in short, ART.
Teresa Fernández Herrera
Aquí Madrid
Cast & Credits
David Coria
Artistic Direction, Choreography, Original Cocncept, Dance
Florencia Oz, Marta Gálvez, Aitana Rousseau, Iván Orellana
Choreography, Dance
Gema Caballero
Cante
Isidora O’Ryan
Cello, Vocals
Luis Garrido González
Tenor, Soprano Saxophone
Juan Jiménez, David Lagos, Isidora O’ Ryan
Original Music Composition
Jesús Torres
Musical Consulting
Daniel Muñoz Pantiga
Consulting
Gloria Montesinos (A.A.I.)
Light
Ángel Olalla
Sound
Jorge Fernández (Limosnita)
Stage Manager
Juan Berlanga, David Coria
Costume design
Paloma de Alba
Costume Production
Esteban Abión, Vincent Assié, Ángel Moltalbán, Ana Palma
Graphic Design/ Photo + Video
Daniela Lazary – Artemovimiento
Production Managment, Distribution
Sylvia Daunis, Lisa Loyer
Production Assistants
Maison de la Danse de Lyon Pôle européen de création (FR); Théâtre de Nîmes (FR) Festival de Danse de Cannes (FR); Festival Internacional de la Danza de Itálica, Diputación de Sevilla (ESP); Agencia Andaluza de Instituciones Culturales (AAIC) (ESP); Artemovimiento (ESP)
Co-producers

Photo: Esteban Abión
Learn More About
David Coria
David Coria (Seville, Spain) is a leading figure in 21st-century avant-garde flamenco. His innovative choreography, creative aesthetics, and socio-political engagement distinguish him as one of the most compelling Spanish choreographers of his time. French dance critic Rosita Boisseau described his work as “haunted by the shadows of Antonio Gades and Pina Bausch, offering a formidable synthesis of advancements in this art.”
Coria’s dance and stage creations reflect the influence of great choreographers he has worked with, such as Antonio Gades, Pilar López, José Granero, Alberto Lorca, and José Antonio. His artistic evolution was further shaped during his tenure with companies led by Rocío Molina, Eva Yerbabuena, Rafaela Carrasco, and the National Ballet of Spain. From 2013 to 2016, he served as principal dancer, rehearsal director, and choreographer for the Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía.
Coria’s reputation has been cemented by critical and public acclaim for his works. Anónimo won the Audience Award at the 2019 Festival de Jerez. His production ¡Fandango!, premiered in 2020 at the Théâtre National de Chaillot, earned the Critics’ Prize at the 2020 Festival de Jerez and the Giraldillo Award for Best Show at the Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla that same year. Additional honors include being named Best Dancer of the Year by German magazine Tanz and the Lorca Prize for Best Male Dance Performer in 2016.
Currently, Coria leads his own company, presenting internationally acclaimed productions while collaborating on works by other artists. In 2022, he premiered Imperfecto at the Théâtre National de Chaillot, a collaborative creation with contemporary artist Jann Gallois.

Photo: Ángel Moltaban

Photo: Ana Palma