It’s About Bach (Va de Bach)

Dance

How about a bit of excitement and laughter with Bach, his music and his world? Inspired by the music of the great composer, Va de Bach brings
dance to boys and girls aged four and over. Five dancers, some singing balloons and a giant hand are among the surprises that will spark the imagination of old and young alike... to the sound of Bach!
A production by Aracaladanza, winners of the Spanish National Children’s Theatre Award, in coproduction with the Real Teatro de Retiro

What the critics say...

"Aracaladanza once again lives up to its principles of offering a
creation of dance and movement created with good taste, elegance
and quality. That makes Va de Bach a perfect show for everyone –
enthusiasts or newcomers – whether they are children, young people
or adults." Cristina Marinero, Ópera World

Musical programme
Badinerie, Orchestral Suite Nº2 BWV 1067, sung by Sheila Blanco

Prelude No. 2 in C minor BWV 847

Cantata Gott fähret auf mit Jauchzen, BWV 43: "Ja, tausendmal Tausend
begleiten den Wagen"

Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 BWV 1048

Music by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Luis Miguel Cobos (1971) and Sheila Blanco (1982).

Idea and directed by: Enrique Cabrera

Choreography: Aracaladanza
Assistant choreography: Jonatan de Luis Mazagatos

Musical advice: Jorge Piccardo
Stage and costume design: Elisa Sanz (AAPEE)
Lighting design: Pedro Yagüe (AAI)
Video scene design: Álvaro Luna (AAI)
Props designed and created by: Rizardo Vergne (AAPEE)
Costumes created by: Gabriel Besa and Pilar López Jurado
Set created by: Mambo Decorados and Gerriets España
Executive producer: Patricia Torrero and Enrique Cabrera
Production and press: Javier Torres Ochandiano
Technical director: Enrique Chueca

Performers: Carolina Arija, Jonatan de Luis, Jimena Trueba, Aleix Rodríguez, Lydia Martínez, Eduardo Alves (cover), Carla Maró (cantata
actress)
Photographs ® marcosGpunto

Performances
26, 27 and 28 December, 2, 3 and 4 January 2026 at 12 noon and 5pm
Running time
1 hour

Suitable for all ages, recommended from five and upwards