«Supergallo» is a dance piece by the Costa Rican choreographer Andrea Catania, which takes boxing as its starting point and combines movement with the psychology of the ring. The piece centres on controlled violence, suffering and the quest for invincibility and immortality. The work is being performed at the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo y Centro de Interpretación de La Bajada de La Virgen in Santa Cruz de La Palma. Admission is free.
Wednesday14October 2026
When
Wednesday 14 October 2026, 20:00 to 21:30
Where
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo y Centro de Interpretación de La Bajada de La Virgen
Santa Cruz de La Palma, Calle Virgen de la Luz, nº13
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In this work, Andrea Catania explores the world of the twelve ropes, that is, the boxing ring, through in-depth research into movement and the psychology of boxing. The piece examines a form of violence that is socially accepted, regulated and structured, and presents suffering as a way of physically situating oneself in the world.
"Supergallo" traces the various ways in which a person would push themselves to the very brink of death in order to feel invincible and immortal. The choreographer is from Costa Rica and works as a dancer, teacher, choreographer and actress. She co-directs the Lasafueras company with the musician and artist Alex Catona.
The production was funded by the Proartes project with support from the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport. It also won the award for best performer at the 13th edition of Masdanza. The piece has already been performed in numerous regions of Costa Rica.
