In-School Performances

LUNA NEGRA DANCE THEATER

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“UNALLOYED ENTHUSIASM”
The New York Times
“THE RAPIDLY DEVELOPING COMPANY IS COMPOSED OF SENSATIONAL DANCERS CAPABLE OF SHIFTING FROM ONE STYLE TO ANOTHER WITH BREATHTAKING FACILITY.”
Chicago Sun Times
“THE ENSEMBLE CHOREOGRAPHY WAS BREATHTAKING, WITH ONE SWEEPING, DAREDEVIL MOVEMENT AFTER ANOTHER”
Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Performance Highlights

07.30.10
Christopher O'Riley
Caramoor International Music Festival
Spanish Courtyard- Katonah, NY

08.05.10
ETHEL
Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival, NY

08.28.10
Turtle Island Quartet
Waterstage - Grand Performances
Los Angeles, CA

Biography

Luna Negra Dance Theater

Devoted to the creation and presentation of contemporary dance by Latino choreographers, Luna Negra's distinctive style blends the discipline of ballet with the dynamic movements of contemporary dance, infused with the explosive energy of Latin and Afro-Caribbean dance forms. The company prides itself in presenting the works of renowned Latino master choreographers as well as up and coming Latino choreographers such as Vicente Nebrada, José Limón, Septime Webre, Edgar Zendejas, Michelle Manzanales and others. The company also collaborates with artists of other disciplines, including visual, media artists, musicians and composers, and has worked on exceptional collaborations with world renowned artists and organizations such as Peruvian singer Susana Baca, Chicago Sinfonietta, Tiempo Libre and Ravinia Festival. These collaborations have fostered innovative cross disciplinary explorations resulting in richly textured and highly original, contemporary dance theater.

In addition, Luna Negra Dance Theater brings energy and dance education to classrooms and communities through its Dance Reach program for over 10,000 students in Chicago and beyond each year. Dance is a powerful tool for exploring cultural identity, providing positive role models for Latino and other minority students, promoting self-awareness, creating positive self-esteem, and building bridges across cultures. We encourage students to explore the world around them, examine their own history and find their own voice to express their unique identity through dance. Our wide range of education programming includes in-school residencies, in-school performances, student matinees, family matinees, a summer intensive, and special workshops for the community.

Luna Negra makes its home in Chicago at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance and performs regularly at the Ravinia Festival. The Company also tours extensively nationally and internationally.