Program Notes

Thank you for attending the 6th Annual Evening of Dance with Desueño.

Desueño is a dance company that focuses on performing choreography inspired by African and Latin rhythms. Since its inception, Desueño has performed and taught at a variety of venues. At this evening's show, we will showcase a variety of Desueño repertoire choreographed by Desueño’s Director Denita Inez.

Schedule

Perception

Denita Inez

Latin Jazz

Perception, explores remoteness and distance as it relates to how we view ourselves and others. This inherent remoteness and distance often separates us from truly understanding one another.

Standing Tall

Denita Inez

Bachata

Las Alazanas and Las Comaltecas

Ballet Folklorico Citlali

Ballet Folklorico

For our next piece, we are taking a trip to the beautiful states of Jalisco and Colima, Mexico. Through its turns, footwork, faldeado, and colorful vestuarios, Ballet Folklorico reflects tradition, culture, and beliefs. Performing "Las Alazanas" and "Las Comaltecas", please welcome Ballet Folklorico Citlali!"

Sabes

Denita Inez

Salsa Romantica

Bright

Denita Inez

Mambo

Preview of a Pro-Am piece that will be performed later this fall.

Kyrie

Denita Inez

Afro-Latin Jazz and Contemporary Fusion

Please welcome our professional dance company,Desueño Vision. Vision is our voice of creativity and exploration. We create Afro-Latin jazz pieces that center the dances of the diaspora with a modern fusion.

Groove With Me Too

Denita Inez

Salsa

Groove With Me Three

Denita Inez

Salsa

Groove With Me 3 is an energetic mambo that showcases black vernacular dances intersection with Latin and African rhythms. Groove to the beat as we bridge the distance between each other and experience the universal language of dance that transcends borders and brings people together.

Vintage Memories

Denita Inez

Salsa

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Desueño

Thank you for watching! We appreciate you and thank you for your energy!

Cast

Seema, Linda, Laura, Julia, Denita, Chioma, Cecilia, Anna

Desueño Vision

Denisha

Team

Yuko

Guest Artists

Jennifer, Leonela, Destiny, Jerry, Karen, Itza, Melissa, Markus

Desueño Artistic Director

Denita Inez

The defining principle of Desueño is We dance with people. Desueño is not only a dance company. It is a philosophy of bringing people joy. Our goal is to deliver joy, whether through performance, community outreach, or social dancing. We believe that dance is for everyone. We hope we bring you all joy tonight.
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