Mauricio Axayacatl Cruz

Freeform

Freeform is a dynamic laboratory designed to explore movement and composition from the authenticity of the body in action. We manifest the body’s innate ability to express itself beyond predefined patterns, focusing on developing a deep connection between creativity and physicality. We research how to play at the limit of our own physicality, constantly bending the body and its possibilities to find new places to move freely. The training is self-demanding, adapting to unique possibilities. We seek a body that is at the disposal of creativity and vice versa, where deep impulses manifest themselves without restrictions.

The dynamics of the workshop leads the group to actively play with the creation of bodily, spatial and energetic compositions, in which their movement is the main detonator. Through solo, duet, trio and group exercises, each participant takes their dance to new limits, and the group inspires itself to continue to develop.

The pillars of the training are: connectivity, displacement, interconnectivity, quality/quality and expressiveness/creativity. Using these principles as catalysts, the class evolves according to the group.

Mauricio Axayacatl Cruz’s biography:

Mauricio Axayacatl Cruz Márquez, graduate of the School of Dance of the National University of Costa Rica (UNA), improvisation and performance artist.

As a performer-creator he has developed exclusively in scenic improvisation, creating more than 50 improvisation solos and duets that he has danced in Belgium, Costa Rica and Mexico. He has collaborated with the companies and choreographers: Physical Momentum with Francisco Córdova, Jimmy Órtiz, MalaFAMA Danza and Escena; and directed the independent groups COLATERAL DANZA and UNA Danza Jóven; and choreographed for Kunsthamaniora Brugge.
He completed intensive studies at Tictac Art Centre, for 3 years, being a scholar for multiple intensives with David Zambrano, notably 60 Days Improvisation on Stage in 2019.
He is a grantee of the FONCA program creadores escénicos 2024.
He has taught intensive improvisation and performance workshops in schools and studios in Mexico, Costa Rica, Belgium, and Germany.

Dates and times:
August 4 – 8
Monday to Friday
10:00-13:00

Price:
50 € registration fee
180 € total

Location:
Tictac’s small studio