Cecilia Bengolea: Reverb in Dancehall for VF

The artist and choreographer discuss Shelly Belly Inna Real LifeHe was shot in Jamaica between 2015-2019 and was shown in 180 studio by March 2, 2025.
In a new interview, Argentine artist, choreographer and dancer Cecilia Bengolea Shelly Belly Inna Real Life, its video installation Vinil Factory: echo exhibition.
Discover the Dancehall world – a type and form of dance of origin in Jamaica – Bengolea’s Shelly Belly Inna Real Life It gives a sincere view about the communities and individuals that continue the stage. The accompanying Dancehall Icon Shelly Belly is investigating the choreography and social context of the participants and the wider culture around them.
In this interview, Bengolea discusses his connection with Dancehall, the relationship between the Jamaica police and the dance, and the wider street dance world.
Shelly Belly Inna Real Life Bengolea’s first brush with Shelly Belly or Vinyl Factory. In 2016, Bengolea and collaborative partner Jeremy Deller worked with the Vinyl Factory to create Bom Bom’s Dream for Infinite mixture exhibition.
Following the adventures of a Japanese dancer known as Bom Bom, Bom Bom’s Dream Similarly, he was engaged to Dancehall and played Relly Belly.

Watch the video above and booking for the exhibition 180 studio Website.
Vinil Factory: echo
180 studio
180 Strand, London, WC2R 1EA
22 May 2024 – 2 March 2025
Closed between 23 December 2024 and January 8, 2025
Wednesday – Saturday: 12:00 – 19:00
Sunday: 12:00 – 18:00
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