Auditorium Theatre 2019-2020 Ensemble Espanol

OCTOBER 4, 2019 | ENSEMBLE ESPAÑOL SPANISH DANCE THEATER + CERQUA RIVERA DANCE THEATRE | 3 PROGRAM Section 1: Zapateado Lighting Design: Dustin Derry Choreographers and Dancers (2014): Crystal Ruiz, Principal Dancer and Olivia Serrano, Soloist Choreography Collaboration: Crystal Ruiz, Principal Dancer Music: Oriente Mediterráneo (Zapateado) by Vicente Amigo Una Obra De Arte (A Work of Art) This rhythmical dance, in the compass (rhythm) of four, is in the flamenco Farruca style. Traditionally danced by men, dancer and choreographer Claudia Pizarro was inspired by the rhythms, technique, and masculine line of this flamenco style. Solo Choreographer and Costume Design (2017): Claudia Pizarro, First Dancer Company Choreographer and Costume Design (1999): Jorge Peréz, Associate Artistic Director Choreographic Collaboration (1999 and 2010): Joel Maisonet and José Torres, First Dancer Lighting Design: Dustin Derry Dancers: Claudia Pizarro, First Dancer ; José Torres, First Dancer; Juan Carlos Castellon, Principal Dancer ; Luis Beltran and Jonathan Pacheco, Company Dancers ; Matt Jalac, Apprentice Music: Paco Fonta, David Chiriboga, Patricia Ortega, Javier Saume-Mazzei, Zara Zaharieva Mar de Fuego (Sea of Fire) Inspired by legend “The Red Thread of Fate,” choreographer Carlos Rodriguez transcends this inspiration with Ensemble Español dancers to create the flamenco contempory ballet Mar de Fuego with visionary lighting designer Luis Perdiguero. According to this East Asian legend, we are destined to connect with one another via this magical red cord from the lunar gods. We are connected regardless of place, time, or circumstances. This magical cord may stretch or tangle, but never break. Carlos Rodriguez dedicates this ballet to Dame Libby Komaiko for her love, passion, and dedication to the art form of Spanish dance, music, arts, culture and education. “Gracias, Dama Libby, de todo corazón (wholeheartedly) for connecting us all.” – Carlos Rodriguez Choreographer (2018): Carlos Rodriguez Costume Design: Carlos Rodriguez and Paloma Gomez Lighting Design: Luis Perdiguero Sound Editor: Javier Saume-Mazzei Dancers: Company Music: Nicholas Britell, Ketama, and Rao Kyao Azabache (World Premiere) Azabache is a dance in the Alegrias de Cádiz flamenco style. This piece is dedicated to those who endure transformation and to those that strive to inspire through art and compassion. Solo Choreographer, Dancer, and Costume Design (2019): Claudia Pizarro, First Dancer Lighting Design: Dustin Derry Music: Paco Fonta, David Chiriboga, Patricia Ortega, Javier Saume Mazzei, Zara Zaharieva Pasion Oculta (Hidden Passion) This flamenco contemporary work, set on five couples of Ensemble Español Company dancers by artistic director Irma Suárez Ruíz portrays the hidden passions of love and desire. Ruíz has set this sensual new work to two songs by the all-female electronic string quartet Escala. “Tormented by his hidden passion, her being is brought to life in every corner of his heart, mind and soul.” – Irma Suárez Ruíz Choreography and Costume Design (2019): Irma Suárez Ruíz, Artistic Director Costume Production: Luz Creations and Tanya Tailor Lighting Design: Dustin Derry Dancers: José Torres, First Dancer ; Crystal Ruiz, Olivia Serrano, Monica Saucedo, Juan Carlos Castellon, Principal Dancers ; Amanda Saucedo, Frida Medina, Luis Beltran, Jonathan Pacheco, Company Dancers ; Matt Jalac, Company Apprentice Music: “Requiem for a Tower” and “Palladio” by Escala