Lanördika is an Andalusian circus and dance company founded in 2017 by artists Darío Dumont and Greta García, with the intention of blending disciplines through humor and tenderness, focusing on creating colorful shows for audiences of all ages.
The company’s first original show, “Rojo Estándar”, premiered at Umore Azoka Leioa 2017 and achieved unexpected success for a debut production. To date, Rojo Estándar has been performed around 300 times, earning numerous awards, including Best Street Show at FETEN 2018, the LORCA Award for Best Street Show 2018, and the ACA Award for Best Petite Show.
Lanördika co-produced the show “LUDO, Circus Show” (2016–2021) alongside El Gran Dimitri, Manolo Carambolas, Tresperté, and Truca Circus. LUDO won Best Show at FETEN 2018, with both Darío and Greta performing as part of the cast.
In 2021, driven by a clear desire to learn and grow as artists, they decided to switch roles—Greta took on the role of director while Darío became the solo performer in a one-man show. Thus was born “Cándido”, a multidisciplinary production filled with humor, which premiered at Circada Festival in Seville, 2021.
In 2022, they premiered “SOPLA!” at the Teatro Circo Murcia, co-produced with Truca Circus and Hnos. Infoncundibles. On this occasion, Greta served as co-director alongside Daniel Foncubierta, and Darío joined the cast as a performer.
Darío Dumont
Recipient of the Emerging Artist Award 2016 at the Andalusian Circus Awards (PACA).
He holds a degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences (INEF) from the University of Granada (2014). He began his training in the performing arts in 2003 at the International School of Circus Arts in Granada (Circo del Arte) and continued at the International School of Circus and Theatre CAU (Granada), exploring a wide range of circus disciplines. Today, his specialty is multidisciplinarity.
In recent years, he has focused on acting and clowning, training with Fanny Giraud, Christophe Thellier, Philippe Gaulier, and Antonio J. Gómez.
He began his professional career in 2012 as an acrobat and base performer in “Do not disturb” by Vaivén Circo, later joining Vol’e Temps in “Mundos de papel.”
In 2015, he created his first solo cabaret act, featuring balance on rolls (rolabola) and acrobatics, which premiered at Circada Festival and continues to be performed in various galas to this day.
In 2017, he co-founded Lanördika with Greta García, aiming to develop their own artistic language.
He manages the company’s production, constantly trains in new disciplines, and took on his first solo performance with “Cándido.”
Greta García
She earned her Professional Degree in Classical Dance in 2010, continued her training at the Andalusian Dance Center (2010–2013), and has kept studying movement, clowning, and writing wherever possible ever since.
She has performed as a dancer for other companies, including Date.Danza in “¿Cuál es mi nombre?”, for which she received the Best Female Performer Award 2016 at the FITC Bucharest. She also participated in projects such as “Welcome to the Montgomery Experience” and Atra Bilis’ “¿Qué haré yo con esta espada?” and entered the circus world with “Ludo Circus Show.”
She is one of the Hermanas Gestring, alongside Laura Morales, creating multiple performance, dance, and singing projects such as “A muerte” and “GOOD GIRL.” The latter earned them the 1st Prize at the Madrid Choreographic Competition 2017, the Lorca Award for Best Contemporary Dance Performers 2017, and the DanceWEB Scholarship. Their latest work, “Hacer Amor,” premiered at Teatros del Canal.
She regularly collaborates with artist Anna Jonsson as part of the collective Greta&Anna, premiering “Mi madre muerta,” and with artist and filmmaker Rocío Huertas in “Mamá, ¿cómo se quita el miedo?” as Les Tricoteuses.
In 2023, she published her first fiction novel, “Solo quería bailar,” with Tránsito Editorial, and was awarded the “Ojo Crítico” Theatre Prize (2023).
She made her circus directorial debut with “Cándido” and co-directed “Sopla!” alongside Daniel Foncubierta — and she loves it.
Photos: Andrés Castillo