This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today.
This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.
This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.
Latina Dance Festival!
photo of Juanita Suarez by Steve Clarke; courtesy of the Latina Dance Project
photo of Juanita Suarez by Steve Clarke; courtesy of the Latina Dance Project
A year and a half ago, the Latina Dance Project brought their latest dance theater production to the Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles. The four members of the company presented a picture of the world as seen through the eyes of highly accomplished dance artists/educators whose cultural backgrounds reach to Mexico, Brazil and the southwest USA. Perhaps opening some theatergoers’ eyes in the process, their work aptly dramatized or abstracted this not-too-often-seen-on-a-stage perspective of life in the pre-Obama USA.The smart and strong women of the Latina Dance Project have re-united and return to share more stories in Embodying Borders. Part of a weekend Festival de Latinas Bailando/Festival of Latinas Dancing, this evening is made of solos created and performed by the company’s core members: Licia Perea, Eluza Santos, Juanita Suarez and Eva Tessler. Musical guest and east LA alternative music scene pioneer Lysa Flores and her trio will also join them.
Promotional material states that the solos explore different aspects of what it is to be a Latina, from being a legal alien, “psychopomps” (pompous people), a grandmother turning 100 and some other improvisational surprises. Though last year’s show didn’t break any new ground theatrically, the opportunity to hear what these women have to say is one not to be missed!
This year, the company is sharing the weekend with Flamenco dancer Briseyda Zarate and her CompaÑia Alma y Corazon Flamenco. The eight dancers and musicians will present what is described as Zarate’s autobiographical testimony to her life’s passion, vulnerability, strength and beauty. Flamenca will be performed on Sunday at 7 pm.
DETAILS
WHAT: Festival de Latinas Bailando/Festival of Latinas Dancing: Embodying Borders and Flamenca
WHEN: Embodying Borders Saturday, February 7, 2009 @ 8 pm
Flamenca Sunday, February 8, 2009 @ 7 pm
Sponsored message
WHERE: Bootleg Theater 2220 Beverly Blvd. LA, CA 90057
TICKETS: Tickets $25 available online at www.bootlegtheater.com mainstage
INFO: 213 389-3856
Check it out:
Latina Dance Project
Briseyda Zarate
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community. We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead. Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
