Dance Makers 2023 Program
This year, “Dance Makers” features new, imaginative dance pieces created by nationally acclaimed contemporary choreographers. Their eclectic STORIES will be embodied by our fierce and versatile dancers. “Dance Makers” promises to be a season favorite by highlighting a range of works from the aesthetics of jazz dance performed to Miles Davis and syncopated, athletic Afro-Cuban movement, to more dramatic solo and duet works. The featured artists include Gilliane Hadely (Orlando, FL), Lisa del Rosario (Austin, TX), Melissa Cobblah Gutierrez (Miami, FL), and Tania Vergara Perez (Sarasota, FL).
This year, “Dance Makers” features new, imaginative dance pieces created by nationally acclaimed contemporary choreographers. Their eclectic STORIES will be embodied by our fierce and versatile dancers. “Dance Makers” promises to be a season favorite by highlighting a range of works from the aesthetics of jazz dance performed to Miles Davis and syncopated, athletic Afro-Cuban movement, to more dramatic solo and duet works. The featured artists include Gilliane Hadely (Orlando, FL), Lisa del Rosario (Austin, TX), Melissa Cobblah Gutierrez (Miami, FL), and Tania Vergara Perez (Sarasota, FL).
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ORACION<br />
“Memories, objects on the ground, a rope simulating the line of life, a sweet song,<br />
as well as intense... the protagonist makes her farewell prayer.”<br />
Choreographer: Tania Vergara Perez<br />
<strong>Dance</strong>rs: Juliana Cristina (Thurs/Sat) & Monessa Salley (Fri/Sun)<br />
Music: Lila Downs<br />
Costume Concept: Tania Vergara Perez, executed by Jessica Obiedzinski &<br />
Leymis Bolaños Wilmott<br />
CUBLACK: INVISIBLIZED NO FURTHER!<br />
(RESTAGED 2022)<br />
A work that investigates the “invisibilized” oppression of Blackness inside<br />
the Cuban community. The project intends to start a dialogue, as means of<br />
continuing to deconstruct, find solutions and formulate ideas that will lead to the<br />
dismantling of systematic racism. In addition, it also serves to bring forth and celebrate<br />
the Black Cuban experience, culture, and contributions in its different iterations.<br />
Choreographer: Melissa Cobblah Gutierrez in collaboration with<br />
CuBlack Cast & Sarasota Contemporary <strong>Dance</strong>.<br />
Rehearsal Assistants from CuBlack: Erika Loyola and Alina Spears<br />
<strong>Dance</strong>rs: Juliana Cristina, Sea Lea, Jordan Leonard, Samantha Miller,<br />
Jessica Obiedzinski, Melissa Rummel, and Monessa Salley<br />
Music/Projections Edits: Melissa Cobblah Gutierrez; Quoting source:<br />
The Power of Race in Cuba (Book) by Danielle Pilar<br />
1. Bucabu by Machito & His Afro-Cubans;<br />
2. Voiceover (Humming) by Melissa Cobblah Gutierrez;<br />
3. Peppe Citarella & Isidro Infante - Celia Y Tito<br />
(Manybeat Sabroso Mix);<br />
4. Cuba Linda (2012 Remaster) by Grupo Folklorico<br />
Y Experimental Nuevayorquino;<br />
5. Congadanza by Chucho Valdés.<br />
Costume Concept: Melissa Cobblah Gutierrez, executed by<br />
Jessica Obiedzinski & Leymis Bolaños Wilmott<br />
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