Malpaso Dance Company, the reigning standard-bearers of Cuban contemporary dance, find inspiration in Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea, with music by Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble. Context is everything, so get closer to the production through our series of curated links, videos, and articles. After you've attended the show, let us know what you thought by posting in the comments below and on social media using #MalpasoDance.
Program Notes
Dreaming of Lions (PDF)
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Malpaso Dance Company Embraces Cultural Hybridity in Cuban Art (BAM blog)
Malpaso's choreography incorporates elements of Afro-Cuban rhythms and movements, Cuban ballet, and a strong tradition of modern dance movement.
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A Moveable Hemingway (BAM blog)
"Dreaming of Lions points to a new era in which the sea is no longer a barrier but a source of bounty—of art as much as fish."
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Malpaso troupe brings compelling artistry to Becket(Boston Globe)
A glowing review of Malpaso’s program at the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival last year.
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Luminato welcomes Malpaso, a contemporary blend of Cuban dance(The Globe and Mail)
Malpaso troupe brings compelling artistry to Becket(Boston Globe)
A glowing review of Malpaso’s program at the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival last year.
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Luminato welcomes Malpaso, a contemporary blend of Cuban dance(The Globe and Mail)
Toronto welcomed the company last year, and this in-depth overview from The Globe and Mail details Cuba’s rocky history with modern dance, as well as Malpaso’s pioneering spirit.
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What Comes Next for Cuban Modern Dance?(The New York Times)
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What Comes Next for Cuban Modern Dance?(The New York Times)
A meditation on the future of técnica cubana, a hybrid of American modern dance and Cuba’s Spanish and African traditions.
Watch & Listen
See the incredible interplay between the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble and Delgado’s dancers in this special behind-the-scenes look at the development of Dreaming of Lions in Cuba.
Now your turn...
Step Inside Malpaso Dance Company’s newest creation, featuring the music of Arturo O'Farrill (YouTube)
See the incredible interplay between the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble and Delgado’s dancers in this special behind-the-scenes look at the development of Dreaming of Lions in Cuba.
Now your turn...
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