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

Everyone had a great time, and Francisco and Jose Luis were presented with awards from the Embassy of El Salvador. Below are some photos from the event:

Miya, with Dr. Leonel Flores and Vilma Herrera from the Embassy of El Salvador

Francisco and Dr. Flores

Dr. Flores, Jose Luis, Francisco, and Vilma Herrera

The Honorable Ambassador Francisco Altschul, Francisco and Jose Luis

UPCOMING BENEFIT RECEPTION TO:
JULY 17 (SAT. 7:30-9:30 pm), 2010.
Mark these 2 exciting dates on your calender now!

In order to accomodate TDC’s Preview Performance, the Benefit Reception has been moved to Joy of Motion Dance Center’s Atlas Studio – Wine reception, preview performance and silent auction with artesian crafts and photography from Central America.  Come celebrate our long awaited return of Co-Founding Director, Francisco Castillo and dancers from El Salvador as well as the kick off to DC’s first Latin American Dance Festival. $20/person. Reservations recommended. If you would like to attend please arrive at least 15 minutes early to pay either by cash, credit card or check.  If payment is by check, please make your tax deductible donation  made payable to: El Teatro de Danza Contemporanea de El Salvador.  For reception information: 202-558-9344, miyahisaka@comcast.net)      

Come celebrate  and meet the full cast of international dancers of  DC’s first Latin American Dance Festival, “Unspoken Words- Dance Latin America“. Opening performances on Oct. 1-3. 2010 at Dance Place with featured artists Francisco Castillo, Gloria Contreras, Fidel Garica and Alvaro Palau, among DC’s most dynamic dancers Maurice Johnson, Cullen Massensberg, Jose Carcamo, Vanessa Carmichael-Elder, Anneliese Parisi, Elizabeth Fujii, Chika Imamura, among others.  Come see, feel and experience Latin American concert dance at its best. Seating is limited so reserve tickets now: www.danceplace.org, 202-269-1600.

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Joy of Motion Dance Center’s Atlas Studio is located at 1333 H St. NE
(at 13th St. NE), WDC  20002. For directions: www.joyofmotion.org
Washington, DC  20036

Photographer: Augusto Vasquez

And here’s another piece from that performance:

Originally born in Cuba, Fidel Gracia is an internationally reknown dancer, teacher and pilates instructor. In l992, Mr. Garcia finished his studies at the National Ballet School in Cuba (Camaguey City) as a Professional Dancer and as a Ballet Teacher.  Later he became Principal/Soloist with Dance Theater of Harlem, The Washington Ballet, Ballet NY, Ballet de Camaguey (Cuba), Peru and with Gloria Contreras of El Taller Coreografico de UNAM/Mexico City, among many other prestigious companies of the world. Mr. Garcia has also been teaching Ballet in Mexico, Washington, DC and New York, among other cities in the world. At 42 years old, Mr. Garcia is currently owner and Pilates Instructor at Capital Pilates Studio (a professional Pilates Studio located across the street from the Washington Ballet in Washington, DC. One of Mr. Garcia most innovation programs at Capital Pilates Studio is his program call “Pilates for Dancers” where the main focus is to use Pilates technique to improve the dancers technique and quality of movement and allow dancers to understand how to work free of injuries.

For more information, please contact:

Fidel Garcia!

Capital Pilates Studio
3408 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20016
www.capitalpilates.com
fidelgarciar@gmail.com

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