Is she a goddess or a woman? She represents the epitome of feminine singularity, a labyrinth where humanity gives way to chaos and eventually to the freedom of being—an unfinished and silent scream of the present moment.

 

 

"Carmen vs Carmen prompts contemplation on contemporary societal challenges such as abuse and gender violence while delving into both our human nature and divinity. It serves as a tribute to female empowerment and liberation. Each character embodies symbolic representations of fundamental human qualities. Carmen symbolizes emancipation within her own realm—a vessel for life's enigma—reflecting upon humanity's transcendence beyond mortality towards immortality."

 

 

The Company Ibérica de Danza, established in 1993 by Manuel Segovia (winner of the National Dance Creation Award in 2001 and the Villa de Madrid Choreography Award in 2004) and Violeta Ruiz del Valle, is renowned as one of Spain's most established and prestigious dance companies.

Over the past 30 years, their performances have graced stages in over thirty countries, offering a reinterpreted portrayal of Spanish dance that harmoniously blends tradition with avant-garde elements. Dedicated to research, innovation, and the promotion of Spanish dance heritage, this company has been headquartered in Las Rozas, Madrid since 2000.

Their repertoire includes 30 productions featuring various forms of Spanish dance such as neo-folk, stylized dance, bolero school, historical dance, flamenco accompanied by live music. These productions have been presented worldwide to great acclaim from both audiences and critics alike. In 2020 their show "Figaro: Barber of Seville" was honored as the "Best Dance Show in Madrid 2020," leading to national and international tours across Armenia,Mexico,and England with seven different productions including Quixote Origen,Picasso en Danza,Carmen vs Carmen,and España Mágica Danza among others."