March 2009

Chicago Sun-Times review of Spring 2009 Season

Posted March 30, 2009 in (No Comments)

March 30, 2009 - BY HEDY WEISS Dance Critic - On all fronts it was a reason for celebration as Luna Negra Dance Theater marked its 10th season Saturday night and, despite the arrival of a wintry spring storm, attracted a huge (bilingual) audience to the Harris Theater for Music and Dance. Not only did the company's feverishly danced program

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Nube Blanco (White Cloud) Rehearsal Pictures

Posted March 20, 2009 in (1 Comment)

 Photo by Altin Kaftira 

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Impressions from choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa on the creation of her new work

Posted March 19, 2009 in , in (No Comments)

It’s been nine days since Luna Negra Dance Theater dancers and I have started to work on the creation of Nube Blanco (White cloud). I guess I can say we finished the piece yesterday right before the Company took off on a small tour to Asheville. I’ve been surprised and amazed by the dancers’ energy, dedication and extreme speed in

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Macy's grand window features Luna Negra Dance Theater

Posted March 3, 2009 in (No Comments)

Luna Negra Dance Theater is delighted to be featured in a grand window display at Macy's flagship store on State Street. Check out the window on Randolph Street featuring photos and costumes from Carmen Act I by Nancy Turano.

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Meet the Artists

Maray Gutierrez

Maray Gutierrez

Choreographer

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