About Ariadna
I am a Catalan dancer, choreographer, and performer, and my journey with dance began at the age of four. What initially felt like a playful activity quickly transformed into a profound means of expression. Dance became my language—one that allowed me to convey emotions and experiences that were difficult to articulate with words, communicating through physicality rather than speech.
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Driven by an insatiable desire to expand my physical vocabulary, I ventured into diverse dance styles, circus arts, and physical theatre. For me, pushing my body’s boundaries was never solely about technical mastery; it was about seeking deeper freedom and release, both physically and emotionally.
Through this personal evolution, I became increasingly fascinated by the relationship between body and mind. This ongoing exploration forms the core of my current work, particularly in the context of non-duality—the interconnectedness of mind and body, and how one influences the other. My first solo piece, So?!What, delves into this idea through a multidisciplinary approach, blending elements from philosophical, spiritual, psychological, sociological, and political traditions. By integrating dance, theatre, and visual arts, I strive to embody the complex ways in which we experience life.
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In my work, I aim to highlight the impact of societal views on bodies and how these perceptions shape our physical and mental experiences. I explore how the treatment of our bodies is intrinsically linked to the way our minds are conditioned, particularly in relation to the female body. My goal is to bring to light how these societal narratives affect us, and through my art, create a space for questioning and transformation.
BIOGRAPHY
I’ve worked on stage and on camera, in dance and in circus, creating and performing as well as teaching. I see dance as an instrument of self-reflection and exploration.
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I’ve always sought to develop as many tools of physical expression as I could. After following a modern dance training program while in high school, I chose to study economics at Barcelona’s Universitat Oberta Catalunya while also continuing an independent and diversified dance education. I then entered the Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance (SEAD), and later joined its youth company Bodhi Project, where I worked with Roberto Olivan, Matej Kejzar, Milli Biterlli, Keren Levi and Oleg Soulimenko. I also took part in a research program led by Wim Vandekeybus.
On leaving the Bodhi Project in 2011, I was cast in ErrequeErre’s dance video Rembihnútur and created the duet Solo Entre Dos with Claudio Rojas. The duet was featured in the Burgos-New York International Choreography Contest and won the People’s Choice Award at the Estruch Festival.
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From 2013 to 2016, I was based in the UK, where I worked with Tom Dale Company and Geko Dance Theatre before joining Motionhouse as a full-time member.
In 2017, I moved to Belgium and began collaborating with Backsteinhaus Production, Voetvolk/Lisbeth Gruwez, Damien Janet, Julien Grosvalet, and Alexander Vantournhout.
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Between 2016 and 2017, I also performed in three circus creations: Entre D’Eux by Les Argonautes, On-Off (Chinese pole) by Cie Lady Cocktail, and Laisse-Moi (duet) by Primavez Collectif.
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Ariadna has taught throughout her performing career. Her teaching credentials include Motionhouse, NunArt and the Ecole Superieure des Arts du Cirque (ESAC), as well as assisting Laura Aris at Impulstanz and Deltebre Dansa. She also shares her own practice, Hard Candy, in workshops throughout Europe.
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professional EXPERIENCE
Alexander Vantournhout | Contre-Jour | 2021 -
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Julien Grosvalet | M.A.D | 2021 -
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Ariadna Gironès Mata | So What?! | 2021 -
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Voetvolk/Lisbeth Gruwez | The Sea Within | 2018 - 2021
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Baptiste Conte | Gymnase | 2019 - 2020
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Backsteinhaus Produktion | How to Sell a Murder House | 2017
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Collectif Primavez | Laisse-moi | 2017
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Cie. Les Argonautes | Entre d’Eux | 2016
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Cie. Lady Cocktail | On-Off | 2016
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Motionhouse | Broken | 2013 - 2015
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Motionhouse & NoFit State Circus | R&D Block | 2015
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Motionhouse | Captive | 2014 - 2015
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Motionhouse | Fragile | 2015
Motionhouse | Lost | 2015
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Motionhouse | Underground | 2015
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Motionhouse | Scattered | 2014
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Tom Dale Company | Refugees of the Septic Heart | 2013
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Andrea Berth | La Traviata | 2011 - 2012
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Errequeerre | Rembihnútur | 2011 - 2012
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Ariadna Gironès & Claudio Rojas | Solo Entre Dos | 2011 - 2012
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Keren Levi | Moving Right | 2009 - 2011
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Oleg Soulimenko | Walking Chakras | 2009 - 2011
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Milli Bitterli | Have You Ever Been Close to Human | 2009 - 2011
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Roberto Olivan | Only Real When Shared | 2009 - 2011
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Matej Kejzar | New Burlesque | 2009 - 2011
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