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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
Meet the Artists
Sayiga Eugene Peabody
Dancer
Sayiga Eugene Peabody (Stevensville, MI) began dancing at age 13 with Nancy Myers Gitlin, a protégé of Frank Hatchett. He was trained in Cecchetti ballet technique with Rhoda Rabbers, and Taylor and Graham techniques with Theresa Graziano. A recipient of...