La Presencia de las Mariposas is an international dance project and a co-production between Costa Rica, Mexico, Argentina, Germany, and Switzerland. The production is based on the solo The Presence of the Butterflies, performed by Raúl Martínez and choreographically accompanied by Belinda Winkelmann. From this initial collaboration, a collective process emerged that intertwines personal stories with the complex history of Latin America.
Belinda Winkelmann is involved as a performer and part of the artistic direction in the creation of this interdisciplinary stage work, which explores biographical material, collective memory, and indigenous knowledge through dance.
The production addresses themes such as colonial history, identity, spirituality, and the cyclical nature of life and movement. A poetic dance language is developing through workshops, rehearsals, and residencies in San José (CR), Puebla (MX), and Querétaro (MX), carried by an international ensemble.
The premiere will take place on May 23, 2025, in San José, Costa Rica.