Residency of Jacob Gómez Ruiz

hosted by Creart Fest

Participating countries:

  • Croatia
  • Greece
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Dance
© Roger Bayerri, Institute of the Arts Barcelona / Creart Fest

Period

  • From 22-02-2026 to 24-07-2026
Generation #4

Address

Sitges

Project summary

Re-Creating Dance accross Mediterannean is a residency by choreographer Jacob Gómez hosted by Creart Fest with the partnership of the three festivals. The project explores how everyday gestures can be transformed into choreography, engaging both professional and emerging dancers in training. Through workshops, rehearsals, and a site-specific presentation, Gómez will create a work-in-progress piece linking body, space, and community. The residency promotes creative exchange, inclusivity, and international collaboration within the contemporary dance scene.
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Artist

Jacob Gómez Ruiz

Biography: Jacob Gómez, founder of the Barcelona-based company Meohadim, is an independent dancer and choreographer who has worked with renowned companies such as IT Dansa (Barcelona), Theater Pforzheim and Theater Bielefeld (Germany). His creations combine professional and non-professional performers. In 2020, he received the Premio Butaca for Best Male Performer for Wu Wei by Raquel Klein. Founded in 2019, this company Meohadim has toured widely across Spain and Europe. His company includes dancers Blanca Tolsá, Helena Hernáez, Julia Sanz, Lara Misó, and Naya Monzón, with scenography by Sergi Cerdan and music by Sergio Gassmann.

Participating festivals

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