Founded in 1959, Danza Contemporánea de Cuba is known for its unique style, a skilful blend of mambo, Afro-Caribbean dance, classical ballet and contemporary influences. For the company’s Quebec debut, three of its leading choreographers infuse the dancers’ bodies with their signature vision. Julio César Iglesias (Coil), Laura Domingo Agüero (Cénit) and George Céspedes (La Ecuación and Mambo 3XXI) explore notions of identity, creative effervescence, and the social climate of their island country. With total commitment, an impressive cohort of dancers delivers this choreographic and musical journey full of contrasts and sensuality. An invigorating cultural and artistic encounter where the myths of the past illuminate the present.
Coil
Choreography Julio César Iglesias.
Assistant choreography Tomás Guilarte.
Costume design Julio César Iglesias.
Light design Fernando Alonso.
Dancers Adrián Núñez, Alejandro Miñoso, Anabel Pomar, Arletis Viera, Claudia H. Rodríguez, Dayron Romero, Emma Quiñones, Heriberto Meneses, Idian Rodríguez, José A. Elías, Kelvisleidy Reinoso, Luis E. Lao, Marcel Quesada, Leyna González, Mario Varela, Stephanie Hardy.
MAMBO 3XXI
Choreography George Céspedes.
Choreography Assistant Yoerlis Brunet.
Music Beny Moré, Nacional Electrónica (Alexis de la O Joya - Edwin Casanova González) from the original version by Pérez Prado.
Costume Designer George Céspedes.
Lighting Designer Erick Grass.
Dancers Amanda Fernández, Anabel Pomar, Andrés Ascanio, Arelys Hernández, Claudia H. Rodríguez, Danny Rodríguez, Heriberto Meneses, Iliana Solís, Iosmaly Ordoñez, Javier A. Aguilera, Jennifer Tejeda, José A. Elias, Laura Ríos, Leyna González, Maikel Pons, Niosbel O. González, Norge Cedeño, Penélope Morejón, Stephanie Hardy, Thais Suárez, Víctor M. Varela.
La Ecuación
Choreography Georges Céspedes.
Music X Alfonso.
Costume design Georges Céspedes.
CÉNIT
Choreography Laura Domingo Agüero.
Choreography Assistant Tomás Guilarte.
Music "La Catedral" Agustín Barrios Mangoré.
Costume Designer Vladimir Cuenca.
Lighting Designer Fernando Alonso.