*DIRECTOR
Francisco Córdova
Performer, Choreographer & Educator | México
Francisco Cordova is a performer, choreographer and pedagogue with more than 23 years of professional contemporary dance background. His work has been developed in both the performing and academic fields at national and international levels, participating in festivals, institutions and specialized platforms in over 30 countries around the globe.
He is the Director of the company Physical Momentum, Director of ATLAS MEXICO Biennial International Dance Festival, Director-Founder of the civil association Fabrica Escena S.C. as well as the authorized nonprofit organization Vortex Fomento Arte y Cultura A.C.
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Contemporary Dance from the National School of Dance (ENDCC, Mexico), and completed additional professional training in Montreal and New York. He holds two Master's degrees from the Institut del Teatre in Barcelona: a Master's in Theatre Studies and Stage Direction, and a Master's in Stage Lightning.
Since 2006 he has developed BODY-ACTION, his own movement research and training method, aligned with current avant-garde approaches to dance education. This proposal has been taught in renowed professional schools, festivals and creation centers throughout Europe, Asia and Latin America, establishing him as a key figure within international networks of contemporary dance pedagogy. He is a direct disciple of David Zambrano’s techniques.
As a choreographer and producer, he has created 53 stage productions, from which 26 belong to his company Physical Momentum and 27 are comissioned pieces and collaborations for other companies and independent schools. His work has been presented in over 250 festivals, stages and international dance and theatre events. Specialized critics recognize him as one of the leading international figures of the mexican contemporary dance and one of its principal ambassadors on the global stage.
He has been recipient of various artistic residencies, awards and grants in Latin America and Europe, including support from FONCA and System of Support for the Creation and Cultural Projects (SACPC) in Mexico.
His professional work has been presented by prestigious institutions and renowned festivals in countries such as Mexico, The US, Canada, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, Panama, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Spain, Netherlands, Italy, France, Czech Republic, Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland, Croatia, Austria, Germany, Greece, Russia, Finland, Singapore, Israel, India and China.
