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Marc Baylin
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Photo by Kristie Kahns |
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| Repertory |
Luna Negra's distinctive style artfully blends ballet and modern
dance movements strongly flavored by Latin and Afro-Caribbean dance forms. The
Company's repertory includes original works by Cuban-born founder and artistic
director Eduardo Vilaro as well as by acclaimed Latino choreographers Ron
DeJesus, Vicente Nebrada, Gustavo Ramirez Sansano, Pedro Ruiz and others.
Luna Negra frequently collaborates with Latino artists of other
disciplines, including visual, media artists, musicians and composers
which fosters in richly textured and highly original, contemporary
dance theater. |
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CUGAT! Choreographed by Eduardo Vilaro
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In this fast-pace, high energy work, artistic director Eduardo Vilaro has created a whimsical and startling tribute to Xavier Cugat, the King of Mambo and one of the greatest Latin musicians of all time. | |
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Mi Corazón Negro Choreographed by Eduardo Vilaro
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Applauded by the Chicago Sun-Times as a "Latin version of 'Revelations',"
this latest work by artistic director Eduardo Vilaro is a mesmerizing
journey into the multi-racial cultural heart of Latin America, set to
Afro-Peruvian songs by legendary singer Susana Baca. |
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Quinceañera Choreographed by Eduardo Vilaro |
This full
company work is based on the Latino “coming of age” tradition of
Quinceañera or "sweet fifteen." Incorporating key symbolic elements
such as a girl’s last doll, her first pair of high heeled shoes, her
escort and the all important dress, Vilaro examines how cultural customs
attempt to mark the transition from girlhood to womanhood. Set to a
widely diverse range of Latin music from an old bolero to contemporary
compositions by Mexican composer Ana Lara. |
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Amor y Dolor Choreographed by Eduardo Vilaro |
"Framed by
Roxanne Ramos' gracious poem, this meditation for four female dancers
deconstructs the inherent anguish of Latin dance while extending it to a
transcendent theatrical plane." - Lucia Mauro - Chicago Tribune |
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Don Quixote Dances Choreographed by Eduardo Vilaro |
A dreamlike
reflection on love, impermanence and death, set to songs by
Maurice Ravel, Jacques
Ibert and Mexican composer Ana Lara. |
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Tango Vitrola Choreographed by Alejandro Cervera |
In Tango Vitrola, Alejandro Cervera conjures a metaphysical
space that highlights the struggle between men and women through simple,
yet poetic patterns. Says Cervera:
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inspiration for Tango Vitrola came from memories of people
dancing, tables, chairs, and old sound.
It is not
easy for me to speak about my own work, but as I think about Tango
Vitrola a few words come to mind: desire, sensuality, sexuality,
rejection, and passion." |
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The Last 12 Minutes Choreographed by Ron DeJesus
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A fast paced and intense piece that imagines the
choices we make and the emotions we experience to get to acceptance and
release in both life and death. “This hugely demanding, highly
theatrical work for three couples and one “outsider” might be seen as a
new take on ‘The Rite of Spring.’…Dejesus' work has a terrific sense of
structure and a galvanic drive, and he invariably gets his dancers to
work at fever pitch.” |
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Eterno Despertar Choreographed by Maray Gutierrez |
This breathtaking quartet set to hauntingly beautiful
Portuguese fado music, explores with intensity and passion the emotions
of longing, loss and hope. “A hypnotic work for four dancers that bursts
with passion, mystery and heat.”- Hedy Weiss,
Chicago Sun-Times |
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Sugar in the Raw (Azucar Cruda) Choreographed by Michelle Manzanales |
In this stunning work, Manzanales
explores the complexities and subtleties of identity, creating a moving
portrait of the beautiful imperfections of humanity. |
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Batucada Fantastica Choreographed by Vicente Nebrada |
This homage to Brazilian Carnival, is "a rollicking, stunningly danced series of
eight solos that culminate in a riot of ensemble dancing, all set to the
irresistible sound of steel drums, whistles and other traditional Brazilian
instruments." Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times |
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Flabbergast Choreographed by Gustavo Ramirez Sansano |
Latin lounge meets spontaneous combustion in this quirky yet joyful piece set to
the music of Juan Garcia Esquivel. |
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Luna de Miel Choreographed by Gustavo Ramirez Sansano |
Luna de Miel
is a cheeky and playful look at Hispanic culture and love, using with
humor the format of the Telenovela (Latino soap opera) . |
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Enamorados Choreographed by Pedro Ruiz |
This ravishing and sensual duet, masterfully
infused with tango and ballet movements, exposes the struggles that
arise in relationships. |
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piel canela/cinnamon skin Choreographed by Septime Webre |
Light-hearted and warm, this work by
Washington Ballet's artistic director Septime Webre looks back at youth
and love. Set to bolero songs from the 1950's, it will take you back
to a different age and time. |
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Education and Outreach Programs
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Luna Negra's education and outreach program is also available to communities outside Chicago. The Company offers residencies, lecture demonstrations/student matinees and workshops. Luna Negra works closely with each presenter to design residency activities suited to your goals and your community. |
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