Kukai Dantza

The Kukai Dantza company was founded in 2001 in Errenteria in the Basque country by dancer and choreographer Jon Maya. They have developed a form of contemporary dance drawn from the roots of Basque culture. Their creations, like Gelajauziak or Erritu, have met with acclaim on the international stage and received many awards. Since 2008, the company has worked with prestigious choreographers like Cesc Gelbart, Israel Galván, Sharon Fridman, or Marcos Morau.

Portrait of Kukai Dantza © Les Brigittines Bruxelles