Live Music Accompanies World-Class Dance at The Emelin Theatre
The Emelin Theatre’s annual “Dance Off the Grid” performance series offers audiences the opportunity to see multiple world-class dance companies on one stage. On May 12, the Theatre will close out its fifth season of this series with a special twist. Live music will accompany the dancers on stage, thereby creating a more interactive and enveloping experience.
The evening of dance in Mamaroneck will include three companies that redefine boundaries of the dance world and challenge audiences to follow them as they move the needle forward. Felipe Galganni combines his expertise in tapping with elements of his Brazilian culture, interweaving the Brazilian martial art of capoeira and the rhythms of bossa nova-style jazz music into his choreography. Nélida Tirado unites her formal flamenco training with a passion for Latin dance that stems from her Puerto Rican roots, resulting in a style that is graceful yet powerful. Gaspard & Dancers pushes the envelope in a way that extends its dancers physically and technically, yet affects its audience emotionally.
A Q&A will follow the event, during which the artists discuss what inspires their work. For more info, visit emelin.org.
A version of this article first appeared in the May issue of ArtsNews, ArtsWestchester’s monthly publication. ArtsNews is distributed throughout Westchester County. A digital copy is also available at artsw.org/artsnews.
