Sun 24 Jan, 2010
Danza Contemporanea de Cuba
Snape Maltings Concert Hall
Friday 26 February 2010 - Saturday 27 February 2010
Spring season Danza Contemporanea de Cuba
Mats Ek Casi-Casa
Georges Céspedes Mambo 3XXI
The company returns to Snape after sell-out performances in 2008 to present new works by Mats Ek and Georges Céspedes.
Cuba produces some of the world’s finest contemporary and ballet dancers who perform around the globe, setting standards of excellence. Leading the field is the unique and exciting Danza Contemporanea de Cuba who this year celebrate an outstanding 50 years of excellence with their first ever major UK tour.
World famous, but rarely seen outside of Cuba, this breathtaking company of dancers bring the heat and passion of Cuba to the stage. Working with the very best choreographers including acclaimed Swede Mats Ek and Georges Céspedes, these extraordinary dancers move seamlessly from classical to contemporary to Cuban.
Casi-Casa by Mats Ek is commissioned by DanceEast, Sadlers Wells and The Swedish Institute. Mambo 3XXI by George Céspedes has been commissioned by Sadlers Wells, DanceEast and the Dance Consortium.
‘Some of the best dancers I have ever danced with’ Carlos Acosta
Post-performance Q&A with members of the Company
Friday 26 February. Admission free, but please book.
Presented by
Dance Consortium, DanceEast and Aldeburgh Music
Snape Maltings Concert Hall
7.30pm
Tickets: £24, £18, £14, £10 (under 18s £2 off)
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