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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
2010 Spring Season - Chicago Tribune's review
Posted April 1, 2010 in Reviews (No Comments)
4 Fridas combine to tackle 1 complex womanBy Lucia Mauro, Special to the TribuneMarch 29, 2010The fierce and uncompromising spirit of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo could barely be contained within her petite frame. An icon of sexual freedom and political controversy, she poured her torments into a series of self-portraits — often of the heavy-browed painter in folkloric or mannish
Luna Negra on LX TV First Look
Posted May 5, 2009 in Reviews (No Comments)
See a special Chicago First Look special feature on Luna Negra Dance Theater.
Chicago Sun-Times review of Spring 2009 Season
Posted March 30, 2009 in Reviews (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
"Nuevo Folk" Voted One of 5 Best Performances in 2008 in Newcity's Top 5 of Everything
Posted January 2, 2009 in Reviews (No Comments)
Top 5 Dance Shows by Chicago Companies “The Sky Hangs Down Too Close,” Lucky Plush Productions “Nuevo Folk,” Luna Negra Dance Theater “De-Evolution of Mudwoman,” Breakbone DanceCo “Vintage Modern,” Same Planet Different World Dance “American Moderns,” Joffrey BalletRead more
Luna Negra Best of Chicago Sun-times' "A Year in Dance"
Posted January 2, 2009 in Reviews (No Comments)
Luna Negra Dance Theater in a rare and altogether splendid revival of "There Is a Time," a masterwork by modern dance pioneer Jose Limon. A work of breathtaking beauty, great depth and a touch of genius, it lifted the Luna Negra dancers to a new level and they, in turn, brought a vividness and dramatic punch to the piece that
Jessica A. Wyatt mentioned in the Chicago Tribune as part of the "Dancers that made the year great"
Posted January 2, 2009 in Reviews (No Comments)
Jessica Alejandra Wyatt, Luna Negra Dance Theater: Gifted with strength, beauty and graceful extensions, this superb dancer is a fine exponent of the unique sensibilities of her troupe, which celebrates Latino-based dance in all its variety and glory. Though a member of a uniformly strong ensemble, she's one who frequently stands tall—and stands out.Up next: Luna Negra Dance Theater's 2009
Review in Dance Magazine
Posted November 17, 2008 in Reviews (No Comments)
Latin rhythms, balletic virtuosity, and choreographic depth combined in Luna Negra Dance Theater’s 10th-anniversary season opener, “Ciclos,” a provocative program that paid homage to the Latino heritage. From the percussive AviMar (a premiere by Francisco Aviña), to artistic director Eduardo Vilaro’s intensely emotional Deshár Alhát (also a premiere), to the lyrical arcs of José Limón’s 1956 There Is a Time,
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Paquito D Rivera
Collaborator
An extraordinarily versatile musician, composer, former child prodigy and Grammy® Award winner, Paquito D’Rivera’s 50- year musical career has crossed the boundaries of diverse styles of jazz, classical, and Latin music. Born in Havana, Cuba, he performed at age 10...