"Frontera/Procesión - Un Ritual de Agua” (Border/Procession – A Ritual of Water) by Amanda Piña delves deeply into a choreographic exploration rooted in a dance from the El Ejido Veinte neighborhood in Matamoros, Tamaulipas. Situated on the border between Mexico and the United States, this dance has developed against a backdrop marked by violence from drug trafficking, militarization, and the presence of low-wage industries.

Historically, this dance is connected to the “Danzas de Conquista” (Conquest Dances). Originally devised by the Spanish monarchy, these dances depicted the Christian triumph over the Moors in the Iberian Peninsula. During colonization, they were utilized as a racist propaganda tool to differentiate between white and non-white individuals and were subsequently introduced to Latin America. Indigenous communities were forced to represent the "Moors" and dramatize their defeat, while the Christian role symbolized Spain's triumph. Over time, this dance evolved into a form of resistance or a "re-conquest" against modern/colonial influences and subsequent neoliberal pressures.

In "Frontera/Procesión - Un Ritual de Agua” (Border/Procession – A Ritual of Water), Amanda Piña collaborates with several local civic associations. Their shared goal is to bolster solidarity among women, regardless of their age, origin, or vulnerabilities. Amanda's choreography delves into the intricacies of border dynamics, masterfully integrating elements of hip-hop, colonial narratives, indigenous traditions, and mysticism. She underscores that borders are not merely geographical markers; they're ingrained within our very essence. Through this invigorating water ritual, Amanda seeks to establish a feminist paradigm, striving to nurture and mend for the future. By acknowledging the water flowing through our bodies and surroundings, she lays the groundwork for new solidarities that go beyond the limitations of cultural, national, and aesthetic boundaries.