UPA Rural
Un paso adelante
Un paso adelante It is a cultural revitalization project promoted by the contemporary dance company Alicia Soto-Leaf Litter, under the artistic direction of Alice Soto. We were born with the purpose of decentralizing the performing arts and bringing the artistic vanguard to municipalities with fewer than 5,000 inhabitants in Valladolid, in Castile and León, demonstrating that the rural environment is a living, creative stage with a future.
Our activity thrives thanks to the drive of Serrada, the host town that welcomes us, and proudly expands towards the neighboring municipalities of The Dry, Nava del Rey and Wheel.
Through the universal language of contemporary dance, movement arts, and technology, we break down the barriers of words to connect directly with people's emotions and strengthen community bonds.
The impact on the territory: the voice of the municipalities
We have gathered statements from the socio-cultural facilitators of the participating towns, who endorse the value and the need to continue Un Paso Adelante:
How do we do it?
The soul of our project unfolds through unique themed editions. Each edition defines its own universe and articulates a program of activities adapted to the community:
- Training workshops for all ages.
- Creative and digital laboratories focused on youth and local community.
- Artistic Residencies that coexist with the territory.
- Exhibition of professional shows outdoors and in unique spaces.
A step forward is not just about culture; it is about economic activation, social encounter, modernization of ideas and, above all, a therapeutic and transformative tool for our people.
Our goals
- Decentralizing culture: democratize access to art outside of major cities.
- Create community: Strengthen the bonds between neighbors and promote emotional well-being through a shared artistic experience.
- Boosting the territory: to boost the local economy, employment and rural tourism.
- Uniting generations: to integrate children, young people and adults into common projects.
Our editions
Discover the impact, activities, and history of each of our thematic proposals:
Edition 1
One Step Forward · Founding Edition
The origin of the project, centered on three pillars: local workshops, image laboratories and the exhibition of professional pieces La Petite Voiture 2.0 and Regards.
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Edition 2
Land, Roots and Harvest
A tribute to the identity and tradition of our region, linking the dance movement with the culture of wine and the territory.
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Edition 3
Tradition and Origins
An intergenerational and intercultural project focused on common roots, which for the first time includes activities for children and the elderly.
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With the collaboration of the municipalities of Serrada, The Dry and Nava del Rey and the Djarama Association. Funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU (Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan) and the Department of Culture, Tourism and Sport of the Regional Government of Castile and León.
