Delving into a nuanced exploration of sensations and rhythmic idiosyncrasies, XXVII draws upon the gestures, tics, and mannerisms of street culture, looping them into tightly woven chains of rapid action and reaction. With this new work, Victor Quijada continues a choreographic pursuit that resists self-repetition, venturing into uncharted territory while uncovering new layers to paths already traversed. 

Conceived for a cast of twelve performers, this large-scale creation is the latest in a series of works that seek to reconcile the divergent influences of Quijada’s artistic journey, shaped by the raw energy of hip-hop’s golden era and distilled through the structures of classical and contemporary dance.

ARTISTIC VISION

XXVII deepens RUBBERBAND’s ongoing investigation into the interplay between contemporary and street dance, and the relentless reimagining of the theatrical experience. At the heart of the work lies a desire to dismantle traditional frameworks: to expose audience expectations, destabilize the fourth wall, and allow established theatrical conventions to dissolve beyond the proscenium’s edge.

Physical risk, precision, and raw energy remain essential pillars of RUBBERBAND’s choreographic language. Over the past decade, a core concern has been the transposition of polyrhythmic, syncopated solo movement into the fabric of a unified, kinetic ensemble — a body of dancers functioning as a living, breathing, rhythmically complex whole.

In XXVII, inspiration emerges from the realm of fluid dynamics, particularly the behavior of viscous and ferromagnetic liquids. The density, unpredictability, and transformative qualities of these materials offer a conceptual and physical foundation for the creation. From this research arise choreographic situations that challenge performers to embody the tension between structure and chaos, gravity and resistance, generating visceral sequences that evoke the shifting, unstable nature of matter in motion.

A work that seeks to blur the lines between performer and spectator, physics and poetry, control and surrender, XXVII unfolds as an immersive physical experience, where movement becomes both experiment and revelation.

The world premiere of XXVII is scheduled for Fall 2027.