The Unseen Hours…a salon series by Idoia Rodríguez

As part of its ongoing collaboration with the Spanish Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain, the LA Contemporary Dance Company presents “The Unseen Hours…a salon series,” created by resident Spanish dancer and choreographer Idoia Rodríguez.

The Unseen Hours…a salon series offers a glimpse into the intimate, behind-the-scenes moments of creating new work, highlighting the process of Idoia Rodríguez. Currently in residence with the L.A. Contemporary Dance Company, Rodriguez’s collaboration is part of a continuing partnership with the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain.

This is a special opportunity to experience the creative journey up close through a series of open rehearsals during LACDC’s fall residency. You will witness Rodríguez working with the artists as they explore and develop new material.

The Choreographic Residency

The Choreographic Residency, presented by the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in collaboration with L.A. Contemporary Dance Company (LACDC), offers Spanish choreographers a unique opportunity to work alongside U.S. dance companies.

SPAIN Dances, the dance initiative of the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain, is designed to create professional opportunities for Spanish dancers and choreographers in the United States. The Choreographic Residency fosters artistic exchange between Spanish and American artists, providing a platform for the development of new or ongoing works. Each choreographer is carefully selected by LACDC’s artistic director, Jamila Glass.

Idoia Rodriguez

Idoia Rodriguez (Pamplona, 1996) is a self-taught multidisciplinary artist specializing in urban dance. Throughout her career, she has gained recognition as one of Spain’s leading freestyle urban dancers. Her notable achievements include titles at Battle des Festayres (France), Break On Stage (Bilbao), and Vegas Rock (Granada), among others.

Rodriguez has collaborated with esteemed companies such as Ertza, where her work Dye Dye won the Max Award for “Best Street Performance” in 2022. She has also worked with Mari Paula on Cuerpografías and Al Relente. Additionally, she has taught artistic training and youth awareness workshops in schools as part of the Oholtzara Salto a Escena program.

With Cía. Riart, she co-created Henko and Dérive, and she is currently working on El valor de lo invisible as part of the DNA 2023 program. She is also a member of S’poart Company with Vivantes and Zuk Performing Arts Company with Quosque Tándem Abutere, and she has performed as a soloist in Rise.

Known for her creativity and exploration of identity in expression, Rodriguez blends multiple disciplines to develop her unique artistic language. Her style combines mastery of floor work, the strength and originality of urban dance, and the fluidity and expressiveness of contemporary dance.

In addition to her artistic pursuits, Rodriguez holds a degree in Early Childhood Education from UPNA, along with diplomas as an Early Childhood Education Technician and a Psychomotricity Technician. She also has a postgraduate degree in Emotional Education in Education, a degree in Leisure and Free Time, and has completed a training course in Music Therapy.