ABOUT US
Iratxe Ansa and Igor Bacovich work together as a creative duo, guided by a shared belief in movement as a transformative and deeply human language. Together, they founded Madrid-based Metamorphosis Dance and developed a training and conditioning method that forms the core of their choreographic practice, shaping both their movement language and creative process.
Their choreographic work has been presented internationally since 2022, with creations for companies such as Aterballetto (Rhapsody in Blue), Ballet am Rhein (Moto Perpetuo), and Basel Ballet (Supernova), among others. In the latest season, the duo has achieved major international success with the premieres of Promises with Introdans, Black Bird for the Ballet du Capitole de Toulouse, and El Amor Brujo with the Ballet de l’Opéra de Bordeaux.
Their artistic identity is technical, dynamic, versatile, and intensely physical. Their work embraces a full-bodied approach to movement, driven by the belief that it is not about what you do, but how you do it.
BIOGRAPHIES
Iratxe Ansa (born in San Sebastian) started her studies in the Basque Country, Spain, and finished her training in John Cranko Schule, Stuttgart, Germany.
In her career as dancer she has formed part of the Basel Ballet, Ballet Gulbenkian, National Dance Company of Spain, Lyon Opera Ballet, and the Nederlands Dans Theater. Her variety of registers and her creativity have always been an important asset for the choreographers.
This comprehensive professional baggage has permitted her to carve out her career as a freelance artist and develop her own voice as a creator.
The recognition of her work in the world of dance has resulted in various awards, amongst which most noticeably the National Dance Award in the category of Performer (Spain 2020). The jury pointed out her exceptional “range as a performer, making her shine beyond the purely physical work, and her mastery with which she feeds the body to transcend the technique into a constant and versatile evolution.” She has also received the Max Award for Best Female Dance Performer (Spain, 2021) for her performance in the play “In the Nude”.
Igor Bacovich (Turin) began his studies at the Accademia Nazionale di Danza in Rome and graduated from CODARTS (Rotterdam). He then spent five years working as a dancer with various Dutch dance companies.
Nonetheless, not all of his professional career is related to dance. For eight years he dedicated himself to social work, which has had a pivotal role in shaping his creative and inquisitive spirit. These experiences rewarded him with valuable resources for his subsequent career path.
In 2013 he returned to the world of dance. In 2019 he created the company Metamorphosis Dance together with the choreographer Iratxe Ansa.
The artistic work by Igor Bacovich has been recognised with the prestigious award: Premio Nazionale Sfera D’Oro per la Danza (Italy, 2021).
CONTACT
Iratxe Ansa e Igor Bacovich
info@metamorphosis-dance.com
