Noche de Luna Gala
October 9, 2009 6:30 PM
Join us as we celebrate 10 spectacular years of Latino contemporary dance!
The Performance
Harris Theater
6:30pm to 8:00pm
205 East Randolph Drive, Chicago
For tickets, please call 312-337-6882
A retrospective of company favorites with special guest Welz Kauffman and the world premiere of Danzón by Eduardo Vilaro with live music by legendary jazz artist Paquito D'Rivera and the Turtle Island Quartet.
The Gala
Griffin Court, The Modern Wing of The Art Institute of Chicago
8:15pm
159 East Monroe Street, Chicago
Enjoy festive cocktails, savory Latin cuisine and dance the night away with Latin band Son de la Habana. Special appearance by jazz legend Paquito D'Rivera.
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Meet the Artists
Fernando Melo
Choreographer
Fernando Melo (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is the co-founder of the Rompus Room Dance Company. He began his dance training in his home town of Rio de Janeiro, and in 1997 he won a scholarship to study at the Vienna...