Orion is a choreographic formula, a theorem of dance, constructed from some of the explanations that modern science has given of reality.

The work is inspired by some of the scientific ideas of our age: the Big Bang, Darwin’s evolution of the species, cognitive neurosciences and other scientific notions that are changing our perception of reality and of ourselves.

This is a flexible and stimulating context in which to search for movements and ideas that offer us the opportunity to embrace a wide range of codes and qualities.

The dancers are the ultimate protagonists in this choreographic frieze.

Cesc Gelabert

Scientific assessment Oscar Vilarroya

Original music by Francisco López, Borja Ramos

Additional music E. Badu, R. Fripp, G.F. Haendel, King Crimson, N. Paganini, Raimon, J.Tavener

Lighting design Baltasar Patiño

Image concept Julia de la Rosa / Paco Periñán

Costumes Catou Verdier / Mar Barneto

B. Ramos musical score recorded by: N. Bitchiashvili, A. Blasco, A. Marauri, B. Ramos, D. Sagastume, Sahiela, J. Silguero, A.Vázquez

Digital effects processing Infinia AD S.A.

Photos Ros Ribas / Jordi Bover

Coproducers Teatre Lliure

Gelabert Azzopardi Comp. De Dansa

With the collaboration of Centre de Creació l’Animal a l’Esquena de Celrà and C.A.E.R. de Reus

Thanks to
Unitat de Reserca en Neurociència Cognitiva-Dep. Psiquiatria i Medicina Legal-Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona;
IMAS-Institut Municipal d'Assistència Sanitària;
CRC Corporació Sanitària

Premiere: 22 de February 2007 / Teatre Lliure, Barcelona