Mal Pelo is a
Catalan contemporary dance ensemble based in
Barcelona, Spain
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. The ensemble was established in January 1989 by choreographers Pep Ramis and María Muñoz, who continue to act as Artistic Directors. Since its inception, the company has made itself well known in
Spain
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and the rest of Europe. The ensemble has also performed in the U.S. at festivals and in
New York City
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at the
Baryshnikov Arts Center
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. The group's work is described as "rooted in its own poetic view of the world".
Works
The company produces both traditional and multi-media works. Selected compositions include:
*''Quarere'', 1989
*''Lucas'', 1990
*''Sur, Perros Del Sur'', 1992
*''Canción para los Pájaros'', 1993
*''La Mirada de Búbal'', 1993
*''Dol'', 1994
*''Zarco'', 1995
*''La Calle Del Imaginero'', 1996
*''Canción de Bernabé'', 1997
*''Orache'', 1998
*''El Alma Del Bicho'', 1999
*''L'Animal a L'Esquena'', 2000
*''Canción para Stantiago'', 2001
*''Canción de Paula'', 2001
*''Atrás los Ojos'', 2002
*''An'' (el silencio), 2003
*''Bach'', 2004
*''On a Remplacé les Coqs'', 2004
*''Atlas'' (o antes de llegar a Barataria), 2005
*''Testimoni de Llops'', 2006
*''He Visto Caballos'', 2008
*''All the Names'', 2010
References
External links
Official SiteAn (el silenci) performed by Mal Pelo
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1989 establishments in Spain
Performing groups established in 1989
Dance in Spain
1989 establishments in Catalonia