|
A dancer rests her hands on her hips before the start of a street ballet performance, in Mexico City, Saturday, July 28, 2018. The 58-second Show – the duration of a Mexico City traffic light – is part of a theater company's attempt to brighten the days of motorists at snarled intersections in this sprawling megalopolis notorious for its clogged roadways. Fighting the noise of car horns and rattling engines in the northwest Mexico City neighborhood, the group danced to the tune of seven different songs, each complemented with its own routine and bright costume. The idea of the performances was inspired by photographer Omar Rodriguez, who captured portraits of the dancers in the streets. Now, the performances are part of an initiative called “the theatricality of public space”. The theater company is called Ardentia. Since the performances began two weeks ago, the dancers have drawn the attention of a stable of photographers, videographers, and even a drone operator, all looking to capture a story that continues to grow. (Photo by Emilio Espejel/AP Photo)
|
