PERFORMANCES
• Baile y Rumba:
Latin Ballet touring production full of passionate and fire from Spain, Latin
America and the Caribbean.
• AMORAMERICA:
A performing arts interpretation of poems by Pablo Neruda.
• Alma Latina:
A celebration of Latin American culture representing Hispanic immigration to the
New World
.
• The Little Prince:
A performing arts interpretation of the classic children’s tale of fantasy and
philosophy by Antoine de Saint Exupery.
• The Legend of
the Poinsettia: A performing arts interpretation of the Mexican legend
representing Christmas in
Latin America
.
• Son Corazon:
A celebration of the Afro-Cuban and Spanish rhythms that are the heart of Latin
American dance and music.
• The Jewel Heart:
Performing Arts interpretation of the magical and poetic story by Barbara Helen
Berger.
• Macondo: A
performing arts interpretation based on the novel Cien Anos de Soledad (One
Hundred Years of Solitude) written by Hispanic Literature Nobel Prize winner
Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
• Give
Peace a Chance: A tribute to world peace and harmony, celebrating the
inspiring music and philosophical lyrics of the Beatles.
• NuYoRican:
The barrio true stories of thousands of immigrants to the
United States
and the blessing, strength and boundaries of Latin American families.
• Mujeres: an homage to extraordinary women
who made a difference in Spanish and Latin American history, such as Evita
Peron, Manuela Beltran, La Carmen, and La Llorona.
• Tobias, the King of the Dolphins: The
Colombian legend of an old fisherman who’s wish of becoming a young boy again,
comes true, and lives beneath the ocean as Capitan of the dolphins forever.
Based on “Tobias, el Capital de los Delfines” by Miguel Angel Perez
•
El Dia de los Muertos: A celebration of one of the most traditional
Mexican festivities. "The day of the Dead." A festive interaction that embraces
the cycle of life.
• El Espantapajaro Solidario (The Compassionate Scarecrow):
Based on the Colombian story, written by Miguel Angel Perez, of a dedicated
father whose love for his ill son leads to a pact with a scarecrow who, sways
the course of nature.
• CARNAVAL: Based in the culture and
traditions of Brazil, Colombia and the island of Trinidad.
• SALSA SAMBA/Rumba Latina:
A nifght of fun with dancing lessons and entertainment by Latin Ballet artists.
FROM OUR TOURING ADVENTURES.
In June of 2003, The Latin Ballet Professional Company
toured to
Zacatecas
,
Mexico
on a cultural arts exchange between the state of Zacatecas and the state of
Virginia
organized by the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Instituto
Zacatecano de Cultura.. This amazing journey throughout the state of Zacatecas,
included performances in the city square, which made them accessible to all
townspeople, and workshops in nursing homes, schools for children with special
needs, and a juvenile correctional facility. Arts are woven into all
aspects of life in the city of
Zacatecas
- from the beautiful stone archways to the vendors on the street. The
arts are used as a tool to assist in the rehabilitation of criminals as well as
a foundation for every child's education. The experience confirmed to the
LBV that the arts can change the world.
In the spring and summer of 2004, the LBV has been invited
to not only return to Zacatecas for their Arts Festival but to perform in
Quebeck
,
Canada
with Macondo and in
Santander
,
Colombia
. Like Zacatecas,
Santander
's livelihood is embedded in the arts. The LBV will be performing "Mujeres"("Women")
as part of their educational program devoted to help with all aspect of the
arts, women and girls with financial needs. This program embraces LBV's
philosophy to, "Spread the Joy and Happiness through the Beauty of
Dance."
“The Latin Ballet made us feel like a poetic hug that takes us to the tropics
to fulfill us with warm brilliance that kisses our soul and our dreams.” -
Nuevas Raices
,
Virginia
- Por Geli Alvarez
"Their lines are ‘curves’, moving like a leaf in
the wind. Their long and expressive arms and legs adorn the music. You don’t
see the long scenes of the traditional modern dance. Each dancer performs with
unique characteristics unlike corps de ballet.” - El Espectador,
Bogotá
,
Colombia
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