Choreographed by Eduardo Vilaro

Photo by Kristie Kahns

 

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

Praise for CUGAT!

"A surefire hit, a thrill ride through Latin dance and a high-octane tribute to bandleader Xavier Cugat." - Sid Smith, Chicago Tribune

Joel Valentin-Martinez

Choreographer

Joel Valentin-Martinez was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and grew up in San Francisco, CA. He began his dance career as a student with Oakland’s Dimensions Dance Theater, Alonzo King's Lines Ballet, and at San Francisco State University. From 1990 to...