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"Contemporary Dance: Featuring My Two Latest Choreographic Works and More! Join Us!"

Presented by San Antonio Dance at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre, San Antonio TX

Apr 20 2024
"Contemporary Dance: Featuring My Two Latest Choreographic Works and More! Join Us!"

“Sergei Prokofiev’s Visions fugitives, choreographed by Violeta De Leon Davila. Photo by Nain Leon. International Arts Festival 2024, Diane Bennack Concert Hall, University of the Incarnate Word”

As part of the programming of The Grand Performance of San Antonio Dance Festival 2024.

"Vision Fugitives" returns with select excerpts, offering a condensed yet powerful glimpse into this interdisciplinary project. Commissioned by the Department of Music at UIW, this innovative collaboration seamlessly merges contemporary dance with live music, spotlighting the mesmerizing compositions of Prokofiev and featuring the renowned pianist, Dr. Ara Koh.
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"Feath3red Rhapsody" is a captivating dance production featuring three mesmerizing segments choreographed by acclaimed artists ... view more »

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The Grand Performance features local, state, national and international dancers and companies. This is a unique event to San Antonio as it attracts critically acclaimed talent from around the world to share their artistry with the local community. Invited guests include ARCOS Dance Company, Austin, TX; Ballet de Monterrey, Monterrey, MX; Cincinnati Ballet Principal Rafael Quenedit & Soloist Katherine Ochoa, Cincinnati, OH; Hybrido, MX; and Sumangala Varun, Austin, TX;  Equally important are the local artists who will grace the stage, demonstrating the depth of talent within our community. Among them are Crysta Caulkins, Felicia McBride, Sarah Stark Reed, Krysteen Villarreal, Aza Gonzalez, SumRset Movement directed by Tanesha Payne, Violeta De Leon with her collaboration piece with the University of the Incarnate Word Music Department, and San Antonio Dance Company with Guest Artists Abigail Davis and Ballet San Antonio Company members: Jay Markov, and Aiden Moss. Featuring an original composition by renowned local artist Federico Chávez-Blanco, the Grand Performance is scheduled for April 20, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at the Carver Community Cultural Center.

 

The San Antonio Dance Festival 2024 promises to be a celebration of movement, culture, and creativity like no other. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of dance in all its forms. Join us at the Carver Community Cultural Center from April 19th to April 20th, 2024, for an unforgettable journey into the world of dance.

* Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration.

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  • The Grand Performance features local, state, national and international dancers and companies. This is a unique event to San Antonio as it attracts critically acclaimed talent from around the world to share their artistry with the local community. Invited guests include ARCOS Dance Company, Austin, TX; Ballet de Monterrey, Monterrey, MX; Cincinnati Ballet Principal Rafael Quenedit & Soloist Katherine Ochoa, Cincinnati, OH; Hybrido, MX; and Sumangala Varun, Austin, TX; Equally important are the local artists who will grace the stage, demonstrating the depth of talent within our community. Among them are Crysta Caulkins, Felicia McBride, Sarah Stark Reed, Krysteen Villarreal, Aza Gonzalez, SumRset Movement directed by Tanesha Payne, Violeta De Leon with her collaboration piece with the University of the Incarnate Word Music Department, and San Antonio Dance Company with Guest Artists Abigail Davis and Ballet San Antonio Company members: Jay Markov, and Aiden Moss. Featuring an original composition by renowned local artist Federico Chávez-Blanco, the Grand Performance is scheduled for April 20, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at the Carver Community Cultural Center.

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