BEYER ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE: Claudia Hilda
Generously supported by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Beyer
Las Repúblicas stands as a groundbreaking contemporary dance project, inviting audiences to embark on a dynamic, insightful, and sensual theatrical experience. Through the eloquent language of movement and visuals, Las Repúblicas emerges as a testament to the power of dance to transcend boundaries and illuminate the human experience in all its complexity and beauty.
At the heart of this production is choreographer and director Claudia Hilda’s vision to reunite six exceptionally talented dancers, former members of the National Cuban Contemporary Dance Company. Together, they weave movement and narrative that not only celebrates Cuban culture but also explores the complexities of their personal journeys as immigrants forging new paths in the United States.
The seamless fusion of performance artistry, coupled with the dancers’ impeccable physical and interpretive prowess, promises to deliver an enchanting blend of intellectual, visual, and spiritual delight.
Related lecture April 3, Contemporary Dance: The Continuous Awakening Of An Art Form
Related workshops April 4 and 11th, Behind the Dance Curtain
ARTISTS
Director and choreographer: Claudia Hilda
Performers and collaborators: Leyna González/ Daniela Cepero/ Kelvis Reinoso/ Leidy Torres/ Andrés Ascanio/ Kenzo Carrión
Original Music by Andrés Levin in collaboration with Efrain Chibas, BeutNoise and Yasel Munoz. Additional music of the Lecuona Cuban Boys
Visual artist: Diana Carmenate
Costumes by Celia Ledon.
Lighting: Richard Rodríguez