DC's El Teatro de Danza Contemporanea

 

                       


 
El Teatro de Danza Contemporanea de El Salvador has also gone through major transitions, recently having changed their name to DC’s El Teatro de Danza Contemporanea, to reflect an expanded vision which now incorporates some of DC’s most outstanding and diverse dance talent while maintaining a commitment to their Latin American roots. Salvadoran choreographer/dancer Danilo Rivera is now joined by newest members; Maurice Johnson, Shawn Short, Hunter Carter, Vannia Ibarguen and Vanessa Carmichael-Elder, along with returning dynamo members, Devin Krahling, Hala Shah and Ildiko Polony. This highly charged group of artists trained in Horton, Graham and classical ballet from around the world, have created an inspiring new face of the Company. 


For more information about the Company: www.teatrodedanza.org  or miyahisaka@comcast.net

UPCOMING PERFORMANCE

Men's Dancing  Program at Dance Place,  Oct. 20 (8 pm), 21 (7 pm), 2007

DC’s El Teatro de Danza Contemporanea de El Salvador (TDC) presents a full evening of men dancing  entitled, “Cuatro Poemas…de Hombres Bailando” (“Four Poems…of Men Dancing”)  on Oct. 20, 21, 2007 (Sat. at 8 pm and Sun. at 7 pm) at Dance Place.  This powerful and passionate program reflects the evolution of the Company; the histories and cultures of Salvadoran and African American men brought together by their common vision in dance; and in the end, the bonding of kindred spirits in an effort to move forward today in the United States. Three world premieres will be presented by choreographers Miya Hisaka Silva, Adrain Bolton and Asadata Defora. The Company will also present Adrain Bolton's thought provoking men’s quintet entitled, “Moments of Reflections”; and two full ensemble high energy indigenous works created by Danilo Rivera and Francisco Castillo, “Retazos de Vida” (“Fragments of Life”) and “Natural”.  Dynamo members performing include: Danilo Rivera, Maurice Johnson, Shawn Short, Hunter Carter, Antoine Lewis, Cullen Massenberg, Vanessa Carmichael-Elders, Whitney Robinson, Mishelle Sloan, Vannia Ibarguen and Beth Loosmore.

Ticket Prices: $22 general admission; $17 members, students, teachers (PreK-12), professional artists & seniors; $8 for children 17 & under.

To Purchase Tickets: www.danceplace.org or 202/269-1600.

 


Founder/Producing Artistic Director
Miya Hisaka Silva

Official TDC website
 
TDC was originally created in San Salvador in 1994 by Founder/Director, Miya Hisaka Silva and Associate, Francisco Castillo. TDC is distinctive because it is the first professional dance company in the history of the country, and because its objectives go beyond performance. The institution originally united artistic leaders with a common vision and aesthetic for dance, as well as a common vision for the reconstruction of their country after a 12-year civil war. Because of this unique history, TDC uses dance as a tool to preserve this history; as a means for self-expression, healing and the development of human dignity. TDC has been presented by The Kennedy Center, The Smithsonian Institution, Dance Place, Tribeca Center/NYC, The Central American Olympics, University of UNAM/Mexico City, University of Central America, Santa Clara University, University of San Francisco, among others. TDC has become internationally recognized for their accessible, powerful, passionate and elegant repertory reflecting a distinctive Central American aesthetic with an expressive and exuberant style. The Company’s repertory reflects through dance the human spirit, with the hopes to inspire in people the ability to dream! "Infused by the passion of living, the Company gives soulful meaning to the term expression dance." (Washington Post) "With compelling simplicity, freshness, directness in dancing, powerfully in the moment...physically sumptuous..." (New York Times). 



For more information about the Company:

202/558-9344, www.teatrodedanza.org, miyahisaka@comcast.net

                              

                           

DC’s El Teatro de Danza Contemporanea de El Salvador (TDC) presents a full evening of men dancing  entitled, “Cuatro Poemas…de Hombres Bailando” (“Four Poems…of Men Dancing”)  on Oct. 20, 21, 2007 (Sat. at 8 pm and Sun. at 7 pm) at Dance Place.  This powerful and passionate program reflects the evolution of the Company; the histories and cultures of Salvadoran and African American men brought together by their common vision in dance; and in the end, the bonding of kindred spirits in an effort to move forward today in the United States. Three world premieres will be presented by choreographers Miya Hisaka Silva, Adrain Bolton and Asadata Defora. The Company will also present Adrain Bolton's thought provoking men’s quintet entitled, “Moments of Reflections”; and two full ensemble high energy indigenous works created by Danilo Rivera and Francisco Castillo, “Retazos de Vida” (“Fragments of Life”) and “Natural”.  Dynamo members performing include: Danilo Rivera, Maurice Johnson, Shawn Short, Hunter Carter, Antoine Lewis, Cullen Massenberg, Vanessa Carmichael-Elders, Whitney Robinson, Mishelle Sloan, Vannia Ibarguen and Beth Loosmore.

 

Ticket Prices: $22 general admission; $17 members, students, teachers (PreK-12), professional artists & seniors; $8 for children 17 & under.

 

To Purchase Tickets: www.danceplace.org or 202/269-1600.

 

For more information about the Company: www.teatrodedanza.org or miyahisaka@comcast.net

 

TDC is a Arts Partner with Joy of Motion Dance Center

 

P