June 2009

Luna Negra Names Joanna Naftali as New Executive Director

Posted June 22, 2009 in (No Comments)

CHICAGO - Luna Negra Dance Theater (LNDT) announced today the appointment of innovative arts leader and native Chicagoan, Joanna Naftali, as executive director. Following the announcement in late March of the departure of LNDT’s founder and artistic director, Eduardo Vilaro, the organization’s board of directors began an international search for an artistic director. The board also identified a strong need

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Stephanie Martinez

Stephanie Martinez

Choreographer

Stephanie Martinez started her dance career with River North Chicago Dance Company under the direction of Sherry Zunker and Frank Chaves. During her 14 years with the company she performed principal roles in the works of Ashley Rowland, Daniel Ezralow...

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