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Hatik Dance Company was founded in 2011 by Aiert Beobide Egaña, with the aim of bringing a new and diverse perspective to the world of dance. Over the years, the company has explored different styles, blending the elegance of classical dance with the expressiveness of contemporary dance, while always preserving and celebrating the essence of Basque dances.

The Basque language and culture form the foundation of Hatik Dance Company’s identity. Our works build bridges between roots and contemporary language, uniting tradition and innovation to offer audiences a unique artistic experience. In our creations, dance becomes a universal language, serving as a primary tool for captivating audiences and telling stories through movement.

The performances we have presented on national and international stages reflect our philosophy: to combine tradition and innovation, inspiring audiences and exploring the art of dance in new ways. Our shows have been offered throughout the Spanish peninsula, the Canary Islands, France, and even Portugal. Recent works have received five nominations at the Max Awards, and have also been selected for the ACIELOABIERTO network of contemporary dance festivals.

Through the HIKDANTZA project, we focus on teamwork, artistic discipline, inclusivity, and the ongoing evolution of dance, bringing it closer to society and addressing the needs of the performing arts sector. In this project, we work on various aspects of dance training, awareness, and dissemination, strengthening the artistic community and expanding the presence of dance.

We have offered various artistic proposals in collaboration with different creators to date:

2022: UR BIZITAN – Aiert Beobide & Olatz Beobide – A poetic show centered on the cycles of water and life, linking the power of nature with human experiences through live music, dance, and text. Nominated for Best Dance Work at the Max Awards.
2021: UR – Aiert Beobide & Olatz Beobide – A show that explores the relationship between nature and humanity by giving new forms to contemporary dance. Received 4 nominations at the Max Awards. Selected for the AcieloAbierto network of dance festivals.
2019: ERRIMAK BI OINETAN – Aiert Beobide & Unai Elizasu – An exploration of the dialogue between bertsolaritza (Basque poetry) and movement, merging their relationships through choreographic forms.
2018: LAU EME – Aiert Beobide & Haatik – A work focused on women, blending Basque traditions with contemporary realities.
2016: HORMEK DIOTE – Aiert Beobide, Vitali Safronkine & Iker Arrue – A piece that investigates the relationship between movement and space, interpreting the silence of walls through dance.
2015: ITSAS LAPURRAK – Aiert Beobide & Olatz Beobide – A fusion of dance and theater, bringing the history and legends of Basque pirates to the stage.
2014: ILARGIAREN MALKOA – Aiert Beobide & Vitali Safronkine – This work reflects on loss, exploring ways to move through grief, using the image of the moon to depict the ebb and flow of emotions.
2012: ERRIMAK OINETAN – Aiert Beobide & Unai Elizasu – A dialogue between bertsolaritza and movement, examining their relationships and merging them into choreographic forms.
2011: BITARTEAN – Aiert Beobide & Jon Larraz – An experimental debut work that moved between classical and contemporary dance, influenced by Basque culture.

Aiert Beobide Egaña (Donostia, 1978)

From a young age, Aiert Beobide has been immersed in Basque dance, developing a special ability to combine tradition and innovative forms. Driven by an interest in experimentation and the evolution of Basque dance, he has been a part of and a driving force behind various artistic projects, always aiming to explore new themes and forms. In 2011, he founded Hatik Dance Company to create a unique territory for artistic creation, and since then he has served as the company’s artistic director, integrating innovation and tradition in his works.

As a dancer, Beobide quickly stood out for his abilities, participating in works that not only drew on tradition but also in those that immersed themselves in the languages of contemporary dance.

In Beobide’s works, consistency and constant exploration are the main focus. Despite being serious and rational, he finds dance to be a way to release emotions and embark on a journey of creation, building a new language based on movement. Grounded in a contemporary perspective of Basque dance, he offers a new dimension to tradition, aiming to leave a lasting impact on audiences.