CULTURE SHOCK MIAMI Presents Rhythmic Circus Feet Don’t Fail Me Now!

The Making of ‘Bare Bones’

‘Bare Bones’ by Carlota Pradera in collaboration with Lazaro Godoy is the last in this season’s experimental Sandbox Series at Miami Theater Center. Described as is an experimental dance performance that employs movement and a visual installation to analyze power dynamics among individuals and cultures. The work questions divisive lines of man-made borders that alienate families, lovers, friends, and political enemies. It examines the distance invading our cultures and social behaviors, creating a world in which touch is becoming an endangered sense and fear is becoming the predominant vehicle for communication.

Other collaborations in the piece include work from video artist Juan Carlos Zaldivar, live music from Juraj Kojs and design lighting from Alexey Taran. 

Karen Peterson ‘GRIT’

Karen Peterson and Dancers debut GRIT, first conceived in Belgrade, Serbia, a mixed-ability dance exploring the nature and the meaning of the word grit; with video by Dinorah de Jesus Rodriguez.

Video produced and made by Carlos Ochoa.

Here & Now 2014

The latest annual Here & Now Festival at Miami Light Project, commissioned works in progress, features performance, theater, dance, and video, from Letty Bassart, Abel Cornejo, Ana Mendez, David Rohn, Danilo de la Torre and Juan Carlos Zaldivar.

Video: Carlos Ochoa    
 

Juraj Kojs’ ‘Signals’

Developed and performed at the Miami Theater Center, March 2014; video by Carlos Ochoa

Inner Loop

A Multi Generational Dance Tour on the Miami Metromover. Directed by Gabriel Forestieri, and danced by 20 performers. By Carlos Ochoa.

Ekphrasis Four: ABDUCTED by Dance Now Miami [Recap & commentary]

This video presents excerpts from the performance: Ekphrasis Four at the Bass Museum of Art by Dance Now Miami on June 2nd 2013. Narration and commentary by Mia Leonin, camera and editing by Carlos Ochoa.

Information [From press release]

Back by popular demand, Dance NOW! Miami returns to the Bass Museum of Art for the fourth year of The EKPHRASIS Project, presenting poignant and edgy work based on the current exhibitions. The migrating, site-specific event is a unique dance & art experience conceived and created by DNM Directors Hannah Baumgarten and Diego Salterini not only resonating with the art, but also presenting dance in unlikely locations, reflecting the architecture of the museum. This year’s Ekphrasis project will focus on the video exhibition of Eve Sussman, Rape of the Sabine Women, a contemporary reinterpretation of the eponyous Roman Legend. Salterini and Baumgarten will weave live dance throught the upstairs gallery drawing from and reflecting this brilliant 1960’s reinactment of the ancient tale.

Miami Open Stage [recup]

Revolution / Evolution: Flamenco and Progresive Rock

[press release excerpt]
‘REVOLUTION/EVOLUTION,’ a production that brings a new perspective to the ongoing dialogue between FLAMENCO and PROGRESSIVE ROCK.  Experimentation between these forms was pioneered by Flamenco artists such as Camarón de la Isla, Lole y Manuel and the iconic Spanish rock group Triana.  Lead by Artistic Director Ana Miranda and Musical Director Carl Ferrari, this multi media event will feature contemporary dance based in Flamenco from Aire Dance Company and live music by the Gypsy Cat Band. 

The one night only event, scheduled for September 28, 2013 will be held at one of Miami’s most progressive venues, 7th Circuit Studios, home of the MOKSHA arts collective, known for presenting cutting edge bands and performance groups. The performers include: Dancers/Choreographers Ana Miranda, Pioneer Winter, Joanna Ursal, and Marie Whitman; Musicians Carl Ferrari (acoustic/electric guitar), Andres Roa (drum set), Richard Rippe (bass), Ronald Rogriguez (sax) and Flamenco singer, Jaime Moreno. Miranda’s choreography takes Flamenco into the realm of Contemporary Dance while guitarist Carl Ferrari weaves a musical score that furthers the exploration between these two vibrant and revolutionary forms.

‘REVOLUTION/EVOLUTION’ An encounter between Flamenco and Progressive Rock

Saturday, September 28, 2013, doors open 8pm

7th Circuit Studios, 228 NE 59 Street

Pentimento, homage to Venezuelan choreographer Vicente Nebrada.

[From press release]
Pentimento, created by choreographer Vicente Nebrada, includes excerpts from Johann Sebastian Bach’s Four Suites for Orchestra. The ballet is a bold, abstract work that is based on the art form of painting called pentimento. The artist changes his or her mind about the composition of his painting during the process of painting, and then changes it. This ballet applies the same approach to dance: the concept for the dances and costumes change throughout the performance. Using masks, flowing fabric and creative lighting to create a mystical effect, the piece develops through layers of movement, color and light. Adding to mystical effects is original costuming by Cristina Gianinni.
Shows are October 12,13 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts – Amaturo Theater; and October 19 & 20 at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center

ScreenDance Miami: Interview with Marissa Alma Nick

ScreenDance Miami: Interview with Marissa Alma Nick
Interview by Mia Leonin
Video produced by Carlos Ochoa
[from press release]
ScreenDance Miami is a new Tigertail project. It highlights Miami-based choreographers, movers and filmmakers who are working with emerging and new concepts in regard to movement and dance on film and dance on camera. The festival has been created to support South Florida professionals in this field and to support the development of dance created for the camera. ScreenDance Miami is comprised of screenings, panel discussions, workshops and site-specific installations. The festival films were selected by ScreenDance Miami festival director Marissa Alma Nick – a Miami dancer, choreographer and filmmaker. ScreenDance Miami screenings will also include a program of selected open submissions on Friday evening, January 24, and invited submissions on Saturday evening, January 25.