ULTIMA VEZ / Wim Vandekeybus (1999-2008)

©Ultima Vez©Wim Vandekeubus ©Jean Pierre Stopp ©Hans Roels ©Pieter-Jan de Pue

Laura was a member of the renowned Belgium Company Ultima Vez under the direction of Wim Vandekeybus for the creations and touring of  Inasmuch as Life is Borrowed (2000), Scratching the Inner Fields (2001), Blush (2002), What a Body Does not Remember (reprise 2002), Sonic Boom (2004),  Puur (2005), Spiegel (2006), Menske (2007), Carte Blanche (music event, 2007); What’s the Prediction (2007), Scattered Memories (2022). Laura also featured in the dance films directed by Wim Vandekeybus: Here After (2007), Blush (2005), and the short film Inasmuch as Life is Borrowed (2000)

"I can’t find the words to describe the experiences I gathered during almost a decade with Wim Vandekeybus and Ultima Vez. The intensity of the experience was immense, and, at times, very demanding—both physically and mentally. I stayed as long as I did because being there was endlessly fascinating. Every show was a new journey, and year after year, I found myself insatiably curious about what would come next. Wim has a charismatic personality, and dealing with the intensity of an ensemble that grew and evolved over time taught me so much. But I never felt like I was working for Wim; rather, I felt like I was working for the shows. I was always at the service of the ideas, and that’s what kept me going."

The constellation of artists that have shaped Ultima Vez over the years is vast: dancers from diverse backgrounds, actors, costume designers, musicians, technicians, writers, dramaturges, assistants, office staff, photographers, and more. It was a privilege to share time and space with so many of these incredible people."

LANÒNIMA IMPERIAL /Juan Carlos García (1996-1999)

Lanònima Imperial was founded in 1986 by Basque choreographer Juan Carlos García, who served as its artistic director from the beginning. The company was driven by a clear vocation for poetic provocation, creating dance rooted in strong experimental traditions. Lanònima Imperial became one of Spain's leading dance companies, earning international recognition, touring extensively, and receiving numerous awards for its productions. The company ceased all activities in 2011.

"I joined the ensemble at the age of seventeen. It was my first professional commitment and an incredible place of nourishment. I was surrounded by older, generous people with vast experience, who shared their knowledge and guidance. We had full-time contracts with international tours, and performing as much as we did provided me with invaluable, immediate insight into both the art form and the industry."

Laura Aris was part of the creation and tour of Descripción de un Paisaje, Cuerpo de Somba y de Luz and the repertory of the company: Eco de Silencio, Gestos del Camino and Moving Landscape.
Laura Aris also featured in some video-creations of the company
Cuerpo de Sombra y de Luz 1998
Inquieta 1997

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GENERAL ELÈCTRICA / Tomàs Aragay (1997-1999)

General Elèctrica was a Center for Performing Arts, serving as a platform for a variety of artists. It was founded by Roger Bernat and Tomàs Aragay (1996–2001) with the mission of fostering artistic cross-pollination and experimentation in theatre and dance.

"Tomàs Aragay came from a theatre background, specialising in dramaturgy. He was particularly interested in collaborating with dancers in his research, and his physical approach to theatre reshaped the way I thought about dance and its expressive possibilities. With Aragay, I witnessed and contributed to forming an artist collective. It was a dynamic and often challenging time, but being part of those early explorations—through conversations, rehearsals, and performances—was both exciting and inspiring. This powerful experience has left a lasting mark on me as an artist, and I am deeply grateful to have had that opportunity at such a young age."

Laura was part of the creation and tour of several performances directed by Tomàs Aragay:

- El Amor en Los Tiempos de Shakespeare, 1994.
- La Noche Demasiado Larga, 1996.
- Cruza Cuando el Hombrecito esté en Verde ( 1st prize at Certamen Coreográfico de Madrid, 1997)
- Night, 1998
- Jonh Kovach, 1999 (Awarded at International Choreography Encounters in Saint-Denis, France 1999)

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