Spring Time Full of Dance

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Luna Negra Dance Theater, Chicago’s premier professional dance company devoted to the creation and presentation of Latino contemporary dance, presents its spring concert, an exceptional performance of the work of four critically acclaimed Latino choreographers at the Athenaeum Theatre on March 5 and 6, 2005.

Luna Negra’s March concert program will include:

Sonetos de Amor (Love Sonnets) by Pedro Ruiz-A World Premiere exclusively created for Luna Negra. Inspired by the words of the poet Pablo Neruda, Ruiz has created a lyrical and romantic piece set to a range of music from Mexico to South America.

Cantos par una Noche Viajera (Songs for a Night Journey) by Eduardo Vilaro-An exquisite ensemble dance set to Dvorak’s Gypsy Songs sung by soprano Michelle Areyzaga and accompanied on piano by Ravinia Festival’s Welz Kauffman.

Vidrio by Eduardo Vilaro-A romantic duet set to by Rachmaninoff’s Vocalize, sung by soprano Michelle Areyzaga and accompanied on piano by Ravinia Festival’s Welz Kauffman.

Late…after Siesta by Eduardo Vilaro-A magical duet that uses gestures, both funny and horrific, to expose a couple’s emotional ambiguity and struggles to find connection. It is set to music by Alejandro Jaen as sung by Chavela Vargas.

The Last 12 Minutes by Ron DeJesus-A deep 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.

Batucada Fantastica by Vicente Nebrada-A classic work by the late Venezuelan master choreographer. It is a stunning series of eight solos that culminate in a riot of ensemble dancing. Set to the music of Luciano Perrone, this piece captures the exuberant energy of Brazil’s Carnival.

The Spring performances will be Saturday, March 5 at 8:00pm and Sunday, March 6 at 3:00pm. The Athenaeum Theatre is located at 2936 N. Southport in Chicago. Tickets are $15-$20 for adults and $10 for children. Tickets may be purchased at Ticketmaster at (312) 902-1500 or www.ticketmaster.com and The Athenaeum Theatre Box Office (773) 935-6860.