DC’s First Latin American Dance Festival – October 1-3

TDC presents DC’s first Latin American Dance Festival at Dance Place October 1-3

This Fall, TDC is proud to present DC’s first Latin American Dance Festival, “Unspoken Words-Dance Latin America” – “Sin Decir Palabras-Danza Latino America”- a powerful, passionate and diverse program of classical and contemporary Latin American dances from El Salvador, Cuba, Mexico to Columbia at Dance Place, Oct. 1-3, 2010 (Fri. and Sat. at 8 pm and Sun. at 7 pm)

This historical event will bring together internationally recognized virtuoso Latino artists: Francisco Castillo (El Salvador); Gloria Contreras (Director of Taller Coregrafico de UNAM, Mexico), Fidel Garcia (formerly of Dance Theatre of Harlem), Alvaro Palau (formerly of Washington Ballet) and TDC, among a list of dynamo artists! Don’t miss these once in a lifetime opportunities experience Latin American dance at its best!

The Program will be an evening of all new works including 4 world premieres choreographed and danced by some of Latin American’s most world renown artists. Two world premieres by Francisco Castillo: Las Mares (The Oceans), a  breathtaking, sculptural full ensemble work reflecting the two sides of mother nature; and his most monumental work, En El Hora Finale created to the luscious music of Vangelis for six of Latin America’s strongest men and reflecting upon life, death, devastation, life’s beauty, rebirth and hope; Mexican icon and legend, Gloria Contreras will premiere her luscious and romantic duet composed to Mozart’s “KG-622”, showcasing Cuban virtuoso classical dancer, Fidel Garcia.  Colombian choreographer and dancer, Alvaro Palau will premiere his solo, Memory of Fire, inspired by Eduardo Galeano and the music of JS Bach, reflecting his life journey as it connects him to nature and earth. And Eduardo Rogel, Director of the National Company of El Salvador, will present his light-hearted and uplifting classical quintet, Concierto, created to the playful music of Joquin Rodrigo.  These internationally recognized world class artists have come together in collaboration to create a powerful, passionate and memorable program, not to be missed.

Performances at Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE, Washington, DC  20017
(2 blocks from the Brookland Red Line metro stop by Catholic University)
www.danceplace.org or 202/269-1600

Ticket Prices:
$30/General Admission
$10/Children 17 years old and under

TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
visit www.danceplace.org
or call (202) 269-1600

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Miya is presenting work in the Joy of Motion’s Classical Repertory Dance Theater Concert at the Atlas theater on March 13th. Rumor has it that the show is almost sold out, so get your tickets now!

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