Diseño de vestuario escénico para danza contemporánea dirigido al elenco dancístico JATUN TAKIRI

Abstract

This project focuses on the design of stage costumes for contemporary dance, aimed at the Jatun Takiri cast from Ambato, Ecuador. The research phase starts from the global importance of contemporary dance and the growth of the costume market, but identifies shortcomings in the functionality and adaptability of the garments, especially in Latin American contexts where the specialized offer is limited. In the case of Jatun Takiri, the absence of costumes designed specifically for their needs has restricted both the artistic expression and the technical capacity of the cast, due to the lack of specialized designers and adequate materials in the country. The methodology used was qualitative and descriptive, using purposive sampling with 15 dancers and the director of the cast. Focus groups, interviews and direct observation of the choreography “Ancestros” were used to identify the technical, aesthetic and symbolic requirements of the costumes. The results show that the costumes must guarantee freedom of movement, resistance, visual coherence and conceptual integration with the work The proposal consists of the design of scenic clothing for “Ancestros”, integrating elastic, light and breathable materials, and textile interventions such as sublimation, macramé and gradients. The silhouettes and cuts prioritize mobility and aesthetics, inspired by the Inca cosmovision of the Apus and ethnic elements of Jatun Takiri. The project demonstrates that a well-designed stage costume is essential to strengthen cultural identity and artistic expressiveness in contemporary dance.