Andrea Torres Viedma

I am a Chilean dance artist, based in Scotland, UK. My practice is situated in-between these two territories, and combines dance, choreography and research with an interest on the somatic-political aspects of moving together.

I draw on a wide range of references, interweaving contemporary dance, somatic movement, improvisation, Afro-Latin dances, decolonial thought, and weaving to create experiences that foster connection, dialogue, and community.

My work deepens movement, sound and image and I often collaborate with other artists (e.g. musicians, visual artists, photographers, etc.).

I am currently developing a choreographic process centred on the notion of time, exploring an embodied de(s)colonial approach from South America. I have been awarded a residency at The Work Room to initiate this work.

I have developed a wide range of choreographic, audiovisual, and community-based works. Notable projects in the UK include 'Common Ground', presented at the Leith Late Festival, and 'From the SUR', a collaboration with musician José Rojas and artist John Quiroga, produced in partnership with Pianodrome.
During the pandemic, I also created the video pieces 'Depa' and 'Ventana', and collaborated on the audiovisual piece 'al golpe'. These works were showcased on online platforms.

In Chile, alongside the musician José Rojas, I co-directed TorresRojas CuerpoCreativo, a performing arts platform where I choreographed and directed several productions. In addition, I have been awarded FONDART—the Chilean government fund for choreographic work and dance research—and have showcased my work at major venues and festivals. Some of these works include 'Lecturas de un Crimen en Tercera Persona', 'MOVIL', and 'En el Nombre', among others.

I have also explored writing as an extension of my artistic practice, publishing a series of texts that reflect on movement, composition, improvisation and the shared experience of time. These include 'Parar juntxs: temporalidades diversas en la improvisación' [To Stop/Stand Together: Diverse Temporalities in Improvisation], 'De la intuición, el entre-medio, el compartir y el sabor' [On Intuition, In-Between, Sharing, and Flavour], and 'Sobre la composición: una perspectiva en torno a la práctica' [On Composition: A Perspective on Practice]. These writings have appeared in A.Dnz magazine, the book El Cuerpo es Presente [The Body is Present], and El Libro de la Danza Chilena [The Book of Chilean Dance], respectively.

I am a PhD candidate in Dance Studies, at the University of Roehampton, UK. My work explores the intersections of movement, politics, and decolonial practice with a focus on South America. I hold an MFA in Creative Practice from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, delivered in partnership with Siobhan Davies Dance and Independent Dance, as well as a BA (Hons) in Dance and a Postgraduate Certificate in Foundations for Contemporary Critique of the Performing Arts from the Universidad de Chile.