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PROJECT LUNA 2012: June 11-22 in Chicago
Posted February 3, 2012 in What's New (No Comments)
Announcing PROJECT LUNA 2012: Luna Negra's summer workshop for Professional and Pre-professional dancers. Register by April 30. Email info@lunanegra.org or call 312-337-6882 for more information.PROJECT LUNA 2012.pdfPROJECT LUNA Registration Form 2012.pdf
LNDT Audition: Saturday, February 25, 2012 in Chicago
Posted November 7, 2011 in What's New (No Comments)
Luna Negra Dance Theater is holding an audition in Chicago on Saturday, February 25, 2012. Male and female dancers welcome to inquire. Please click on the link below for details:LNDT Audition Announcement 2.25.12.pdf
LNDT Audition: Saturday August 20, Chicago location TBD
Posted July 26, 2011 in What's New (No Comments)
Luna Negra Dance Theater is holding an audition on Saturday, August 20. Immediate opening for 1 male dancer; only male dancers will be seen at this audition. Click on link for full details:Audition Announcement 2011.pdf
Project Luna 2011: June 27 - July 9
Posted March 2, 2011 in What's New (No Comments)
Announcing PROJECT LUNA 2011: Luna Negra's summer intensive for Professional and Pre-professional dancers. Featuring classes in Ballet, Composition, Improvisation, company repertoire, and artistic director Gustavo Ramirez Sansano's signature contemporary class: TITOYAYA. Register by May 30. Email info@lunanegra.org or call 312-337-6882 for registration materials. Project Luna 2011.pdfProject Luna Registration Form.pdf
Fernando Hernando Magadan - Video
Posted January 26, 2011 in Artist Voices, in Process of Creation (No Comments)
Spanish choreographer Fernando Hernando Magadan came to Chicago the first week of January to work with Luna Negra dancers on the North American Premiere of "Naked Ape." We took the opportunity to ask him a few questions about the inspiration for his work.
Spring 2011 features innovative works by Spanish and Venezuelan choreographers
Posted December 17, 2010 in Press Releases (No Comments)
Luna Negra Dance Theater, Chicago’s premier Latino contemporary dance company, presents its 2011 spring program, featuring two North American premieres by up-and-coming Latino choreographers, as well as a signature work from the company’s repertoire. The program features Naked Ape by Spanish choreographer Fernando Hernando Magadan, which explores how new technologies are changing the way we communicate and how much opportunity
Chicago Tribune - Best of 2010
Posted December 17, 2010 in Reviews (No Comments)
#7. Luna Negra Dance Theater, October at the Harris. This important ensemble launched a new phase with the arrival of Gustavo Ramirez Sansano as artistic director. And in his first outing, he introduced the work of an extraordinary Brazil-born choreographer, Fernando Melo, whose "Bate" is a dance-theater Rubik's cube of puppetry, visual novelty, op art and brisk ensemble work.By Sid
2010 Fall Season - Hoy
Posted November 3, 2010 in Reviews (No Comments)
Una nueva década para Luna Negra - Por Gisela Orozco - October 17, 2010 - Eduardo Vilaró el fundador de la compañía de danza Luna Negra, puede sentirse más que tranquilo. Su "retoño" está en muy buenas manos.Hace un año que el Vilaró emprendió el reto de dirigir al Ballet Hispánico de Nueva York del cual fue bailarín y ahora
2010 Fall Season - Chicago Sun Times
Posted November 3, 2010 in Reviews (No Comments)
One night lifts Luna Negra to a new level - October 18, 2010 - BY HEDY WEISS Dance Critic - With just a single performance Saturday night at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Luna Negra Dance Theater, Chicago's Latin-infused ensemble of contemporary dance moved into the very top ranks of this city's dance scene.The company, now under the
2010 Spring Season - Chicago Sun-Times
Posted April 1, 2010 in Reviews (No Comments)
Frida Kahlo, any way you want her BY HEDY WEISS Dance CriticMarch 29, 2010Chicago's Luna Negra Dance Theater invariably takes you across borders. And that certainly was the case Saturday night at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance as the company presented its spring concert, a program designed as part of the citywide Mexico 2010 celebrations honoring the 200th
Meet the Artists
Ron DeJesus
Choreographer
Ron DeJesus was a member of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago for 17 years. His choreographic works have been presented by numerous dance organizations, including Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, Joel Hall Dancers and Momenta. In 2004-05,...