Diego Cervantes
About the Artist
Born and raised in Mexico City, Diego Cervantes is a Montréal-based dancer and choreographer. Diego’s passion for the performing arts was ignited at a young age, influenced by his musician grandfather’s commitment to art and unity. This early exposure nurtured his love for dance and motivated him to pursue a career in the field in his hometown. In 2019, Diego made the pivotal decision to move to Tiohtià:ke/Montréal to further his professional journey, focusing on a BFA with a Major in Contemporary Dance at Concordia University. Diego’s artistic exploration centers around investigating human emotions and storytelling that aims to make sense of what cannot be easily expressed or articulated. He remains committed to continuous learning and growing within the realm of dance, whether as a choreographer, performer, or movement facilitator.
Image credit: Olivia Jaén Flores, Marie-Victoria Laurence and Santiago Lopez in Diego Cervantes's Taco, photo by Tommy Levan
Taco
Presented by Tangente
October 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th 2023
Taco is an immersive performance that explores the relationship between dance, rhythm, and cooking. Diego Cervantes, a Mexican artist living in Canada, uses tacos as a metaphor for his cultural journey. On stage, a traditional Mexican fabric drapes a table where a bowl filled with corn masa flour, water, and salt sits alongside both conventional and electric tortilla presses, showcasing the integration of traditional Mexican elements with contemporary resources in the Canadian context. Accompanied by Alejandro Preisser’s captivating music, three performers embody a family portrait as they cook, dance, and translate the recipes of Diego’s mother into movements, ultimately evoking the image of three tacos served on a plate in Mexico. In this captivating experience, the performers also share a compelling story, a cherished recipe, and their essence, immersing the audience in a coherent narrative of cultural exploration and of a sense of belonging.
