Eric Longa is a dance theatre company based in the UK founded by Patricia Langa, encompassing all her work as a performer, choreographer, and movement director.

Originally from Barcelona, Patricia trained at Institut del Teatre in Barcelona and Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance in London.

As a dancer, Patricia has worked internationally with choreographers, directors, and companies including Lea Anderson, Ridley Scott, Aletta Collins, Simon Rattle, Rambert Company, Thomas Noone Dance, Dantzaz Konpainia, Impermanence Dance Theatre, Blind Summit, LA Philharmonic, Fernando Melo, Katya Bourvis, Chewy She, Gary Clarke Company, and many more. 

Since 2017 she is an associate artist and collaborator with Thick & Tight, Nicole Bachmann, and Corali Dance Company - an acclaimed group of artists with learning disabilities. Since 2023 she is one of the resident choreographers for the Drag king collective Haus of Dons.

As a queer artist, choreographer, and collaborator her work has been presented at venues including The Royal Opera House, The Vaults Festival, Chessfest 23’, Berlin Music Awards, major art galleries in London and Switzerland, European music festivals, and a variety of LGBTQI + venues such as The Royal Vauxhall Tavern, Duckie, and Posh Club.

After being awarded a DYCP Grant by the Arts Council of England in 2021, Patricia performed, directed, and produced a dance film about Flamenco’s queer history and its relationship with masculinity called QUEEROLÉ!, which is to be released in 2024.

As well as being a performing artist, Patricia has taught at Bath Spa University, St Mary’s Twickenham University, and with Gary Clarke Company. During Lockdown in 2020 she facilitated a Rave Workout class at Gary Clarke Company Digital, Syracusae Studio London, and Towards Vivencia Academy Online. She is a certified Gyrotonic Practitioner, and Gyrokinesis apprentice.

Photos by Jon Archdeacon