QABALUM is a contemporary dance collective founded in Pamplona dedicated to creation and performance, teaching, and cultural outreach.
Formed by Lucía Burguete and Diego Pazó in 2020, their work has been presented at festivals and theaters throughout Spain and internationally.
In addition to their collaborative work, Diego and Lucía also pursue their careers as performers with choreographers and companies such as Peeping Tom, Daniel Abreu, LED Silhouette, Jesús Rubio, and Antonio Ruz, among others.
ABOUT QABALUM
In five years of continuous touring, audiences have praised the technical brilliance of its performers, the development of their unique style, and their ability to command the space and captivate the audience.
Their works bet on the body as a narrative and poetic force, choreographic craftsmanship as dramaturgy, precision in both technique and stage presence, and the evocation of emotional atmospheres and landscapes that shape the spectator's experience of time.
Lucía Burguete
Lucía's connection with movement began through rhythmic gymnastics, where she achieved great results competing…
Diego Pazó
A Fine Arts graduate from the University of Vigo, he began dancing through breakdancing in 2008, competing nationally…
Awards and recognitions
To date, Qabalum has performed over 200 shows and conducted numerous workshops in theaters and festivals both within and outside of Europe.
Among the most important are the Heidelberg Dance Biennial, Fira Tàrrega, Festival Dança em Trânsito, Dance Festivals Malta, Festival Interplay, Festival de Teatro de Olite, Cádiz en Danza, Festival Cuerpo Romo, TAC Valladolid, MasDanza, Fest’arts Libourne, MIM Sueca, Danza Trayectos, and Festival 10 Sentidos, among many others.
Main awards and recognitions
TODO ESTE RUIDO // 2025
Recommended Show in the Redescena.es Recommended Shows Guide.Selected Show in the Red ACieloabierto.Recommended Show in the Programa.cat Catalog.
TODO ESTE RUIDO // 2024
Selected Show at Fira Tàrrega.
LA MEDIDA QUE NOS HA DE DIVIDIR // 2024
Recommended Show in the Danza a Escena Catalog.
LA MEDIDA QUE NOS HA DE DIVIDIR // 2022
Recommended Show by Camino Escena Norte.Focus Days Award at the 10 Sentidos International Choreographic Contest.Selected Show in the Red ACieloabierto.
LA MEDIDA QUE NOS HA DE DIVIDIR // 2021
1st Prize at the VIII DanzaXtrema Choreographic Contest
Contributors
Drone
JOAN CANO - LIBERAM
Degree in Geography and Spatial Planning from the University of Alicante and a master's degree in Geographic Information Technologies from the University of Zaragoza. Joan has developed his professional career in leading companies in the field of surveying and geomatics, where he has consolidated solid experience in the management and application of geospatial technologies.He currently leads Liberam, a project dedicated to offer innovative cartographic solutions through the use of advanced technologies such as drones, laser scanners, and the development of geospatial applications. Joan joined Qabalum in 2024 for the start of production of TODO ESTE RUIDO.
Lighting
FERMÍN BLANCO
Stage manager, lighting technician, and technical coordinator in the performing arts, his career has unfolded in some of the most prominent venues and festivals in Spain, combining technical expertise, creative direction, and specialized training in lighting and equipment.As a lighting designer and technician, he has worked for companies such as Opus Lírica, Cesc Gelabert, Jesús Rubio, Mayumaná, and Luz Arcas. Since 2025, he has worked in the technical operations management of Matadero Madrid, after having served as technical coordinator of the Matadero Dance Center and the Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos.
Audiovisual
AVRIGO
An independent audiovisual production company founded by Bárbara Fernández and David Mendizábal. Their style combines Bárbara's narrative vision with David's technical sensibility and cinematography. They regularly collaborate with stage artists and choreographers to translate the energy of live performance into cinematic language.AVRIGO focuses on small and medium-scale productions with high aesthetic value and a strong authorial identity. Among her most notable works are the short documentary "Retrato de lo Invisible" and short films such as "Tierra Húmeda" and "El Relevo".
Management and distribution
PATTY HINCHADO
An independent distributor, she began her career in 2019, learning alongside Chey Jurado in the marketing of his works. That experience taught her that distribution is not a simple transaction, but an art in itself: the art of connecting the creative spark with the audience waiting to see it.Today, her roster includes artists and companies such as Qabalum, Flor Buzzo, and Javito Mario. She collaborates with platforms such as PLATEA, Red Escena, Programa.Cat, and A Cielo Abierto, among others, and has taken works to international circuits in Europe, Latin America, and Asia.Her strength lies in a hybrid approach that embraces both analytical logic and creative drive.