Program Fira B! 2025
ÊTRE
Cía. Miguel Jiménez
Être is a dance-theater piece created and performed by Miguel Jiménez that explores the construction of identity and its relationship with the perception of human freedom. Inspired by the reflections of philosopher Darío Sztajnszrajber, the work questions the perception of free will, asking whether our decisions arise from genuine intention or are the inevitable result of biological and physical determinants. It is an ode to existence that, far from being contemplative, places the audience at the epicenter of the drama, challenging the construction and autonomy of the contemporary subject.
The piece is presented through a code where words are elevated into verse. The analogy between rhyme, metrical timing, and the mechanics of the body is synchronized through a political and satirical language applied to contemporary dance, physical theater, breaking, and acrobatics.
Être constitutes a contemporary manifesto that explores the search for the individual and collective ‘self,’ inviting a horizontal reflection on the human condition. A meeting where philosophy, words, and movement challenge established notions of identity and free will.
Artistic credits:
- Creation & Performance: Miguel Jiménez
- Distribution: Nacho Vilar Producciones
- Technical Director: Carlos Esteve
- Props: Marina Reche Ayte
- Costume Design: Pedro López
- Photography: Rafa Márquez
- Video: Twin Freaks
Cía. Miguel Jiménez
Miguel Jiménez: Creator, actor, and dancer graduated from the Escuela Superior de Arte Dramático de Murcia, specialized in creation theater, he is a young artist interested in the dynamics of physical theater, dance-theater, and performance.
He has an extensive career as a performer, as well as training with top professionals such as Matej Matejka, Daniel Abreu, Lali Ayguadé, Chey Jurado, Poliana Lima, Pau Gisbert, Chevy Muraday, César Sarachu, and Paula Quintana, among many others. He is the artistic director of Cía. Miguel Jiménez, a company known for its profound physical work, interpretation of the word, and the search for new poetic and scenic aesthetics.
His notable works include ‘Être’ (1st Prize in Performing Arts at Festival CreaMurcia), ‘THE’ alongside Andrea Carrión (finalist and Audience Award at the 38th Madrid Choreographic Contest), ‘El Sótano’ produced by LaCasa, of which he is a member and co-founder (Audience Award + Runner-Up at the WeNow International Festival), and his co-production ‘Sweet Disappearance of Doubt’ with Teatro Circo Murcia (Site-Specific premiered in 2024).
His works have been presented at festivals such as Abril en Danza, A Pie de Calle, MuDanzas, El fin de los días Perdidos, Estrenarte, CreaMurcia, and the Madrid Choreographic Contest. Currently, he continues developing his company while performing in: ‘La vida es sueño’ (Cia. AvesTruz), ‘Hipatia’ (Cia. La madrugada), and ‘THE’ alongside Andrea Carrión.
