Rave Reviews of World Premiere, Silent Honor, Choreographed by Director Miya Hisaka

-FINDING MEANNG THROUGH THE LANGUAGE OF DANCE-

Founder/Artistic Director, Miya Hisaka, premiered her new work entitled, Silent Honor, on March 27,2012 at the Atlas Lang Theatre. The 3 part dance video documentary was performed by a mixed cast of 20 members from El Teatro de Danza Contemporanea de El Salvador and The Classical Repertory Dance Theatre (the Resident Ballet Company at Joy of Motion Dance Center)  to a sold out audience as part of CRDT’s 2012 Spring Season,  Hisaka’s new work was created to honor the thousands of victims lost in 2011′s Tonoko earthquake and Tsnami in Japan. As noted by the critics, this powerful and poetic work brought their audience to tears…. “Though Silent Honor set out to convey honor, reflection, and respect for those who suffered last year in Japan. It more than communicated this theme…a broader and inspiring message radiated loud and clear as well. The sum of the graceful arms, precise en pointe feet, the lifts and turn..and the expression of joy on the dancers’ faces that was articulated in even their smallest movements…the emotional gravitas so obvious that I found myself moved to tears…” -The Pink Line Project-

To read more: http://pinklineproject.com/article/joy-motion-s-silent-honor-finding-meaning-through-language-dance

News Channel 8′s Sunday spot on the new work: http://bcove.me/5lrneyru

EARTH, WIND & SKY – Dance Latin America II

2011 UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:

Due to the overwhelming success of TDC’s Latin American Festival last year, TDC is proud to present DC’s second Latin American Festival on June 11, 2011 at Georgetown University’s new state of the art, Gonda Theatre.  “EARTH, WIND AND SKY: DANCE LATIN AMERICA II” =”TIERRA, VIENTO Y CIELO: DANZA LATINO AMERICA II” , presents  a full evening program of Francisco Castillo’s work in collaboration with some of Latin America’s most virtuoso artists include: , Gloria Contreras (Mexico), Fidel Garcia (Cuba), members of TDC, among other special guest artists. This 15th Cultural Exchange with El Salvador has been made possible by the generous support of the DC Commission for the Arts & Humanities, in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, Grupo Taca Airlines, and many private patrons. Come celebrate and welcome back Francisco and our dancers from El Salvador. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to experience Latin America at its best!

Latin American Festival
June 11, 2011 (Sat. at 8 pm)
Georgetown University’s  Gonda Theatre is located in the Davis Performing Arts Center near the campus entrance of 37th and O St. NW, WDC 20057. Off street parking and FREE PARKING GARAGE on the Southwest Quadrangle via Prospect or Canal Rd. entrance.

TICKET PRICES:
$30/General Admission; $15/Children 17 and under.
Limited seating and we will sell out so purchase your tickets now

TO PURCHASE TICKETS:  www.boxofficetickets.com (enter El Teatro de Danza).  Tickets also available at Gonda Box Office the day of the show starting at 6:3o pm. For more information: 202-316-5277.

CRITICS WRITE ABOUT:

Francisco Castillo and TDC:
“…body and spirit filled and moved by the dance and music alone, rich with nuance and physical inflection, physically sumptuous…hypnotic, dramatic detail, energy, elegance, sensuality, focus and undeniable passion”.
- New York Times, New York-

Gloria Contreras:
“For more than seven decades, Mexico has birthed and experienced one its greatest and most ambitious dancer artists…a world legend of art and movement of the body. A true disciple of Balanchine who revolutionized art and culture for an entire country!”
-Gabriela Jimenez Bernal, Mexico City-

Fidel Garcia:
“…Another virtuoso star…the strength of Garcia translated into another world of unconditional love.”
–Victoria Looseleaf,  La Opinion-

Dance Artists Performing in this Concert:
Francisco Castillo, Jose Luis Guillen, Vanessa Carmichael-Elder, Jose Carcamo, Alexandria Franklin (courtesy of Dissonance Dance Theatre), Michelle de Fremery, Elizabeth Fujii, Fidel Garcia, Chandini Gilchrist, Chika Imamura, Darian Moore, Maurice Johnson and Cullen Massenberg.

DC's First Latin American Dance Festival – October 1-3

TDC presents DC’s first Latin American Dance Festival at Dance Place October 1-3, 2010

This Fall, TDC is proud to present DC’s first Latin American Dance Festival, “Unspoken Words-Dance Latin America” – “Sin Decir Palabras-Danza Latino America”- a powerful, passionate and diverse program of classical and contemporary Latin American dances from El Salvador, Cuba to Mexico at Dance Place, Oct. 1-3, 2010 (Fri. and Sat. at 8 pm and Sun. at 7 pm)

This historical event will bring together internationally recognized virtuoso Latino artists: Francisco Castillo (El Salvador); Gloria Contreras (Director of Taller Coregrafico de UNAM, Mexico), Fidel Garcia (formerly of Dance Theatre of Harlem), and members of TDC, among a list of dynamo artists! Don’t miss these once in a lifetime opportunities experience Latin American dance at its best!

The Program will be an evening of all new works including world premieres choreographed and danced by some of Latin American’s most world renown artists. Two world premieres by Francisco Castillo: Las Mares (The Oceans), a  breathtaking, sculptural full ensemble work reflecting the two sides of mother nature; and his most monumental work, En El Hora Final created to the luscious music of Vangelis for six of Latin America’s strongest men and reflecting upon life, death, devastation, life’s beauty, rebirth and hope; Mexican icon and legend, Gloria Contreras will premiere her luscious and romantic duet composed to Mozart’s “K.622”, showcasing Cuban virtuoso classical dancer, Fidel Garcia.   And Eduardo Rogel, Director of the National Company of El Salvador, will present his light-hearted and uplifting classical quintet, Concierto, created to the playful music of Joquin Rodrigo.  These internationally recognized world class artists have come together in collaboration to create a powerful, passionate and memorable program, not to be missed.

Performances at Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE, Washington, DC  20017
(2 blocks from the Brookland Red Line metro stop by Catholic University)
www.danceplace.org or 202/269-1600

Ticket Prices:
$30/General Admission
$25/Advance Purchase (24 hours prior to showtime)
$20/Group Sales of 10 +
$10/Children 17 years old and under

TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
visit www.danceplace.org
or call (202) 269-1600

Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who attend and contributed to the Preview Performance and celebration on July 17th!

Everyone had a great time, and Francisco and Jose Luis were presented with awards from the Embassy of El Salvador. Below are some photos from the event:

Francisco and Dr. Flores

Dr. Flores, Jose Luis, Francisco, and Vilma Herrera

The Honorable Ambassador Francisco Altschul, Francisco and Jose Luis

Welcome Reception at JOM's Atlas Studios on Sat. July 17th!

UPCOMING BENEFIT RECEPTION TO:
JULY 17 (SAT. 7:30-9:30 pm), 2010.
Mark these 2 exciting dates on your calender now!

In order to accomodate TDC’s Preview Performance, the Benefit Reception has been moved to Joy of Motion Dance Center’s Atlas Studio – Wine reception, preview performance and silent auction with artesian crafts and photography from Central America.  Come celebrate our long awaited return of Co-Founding Director, Francisco Castillo and dancers from El Salvador as well as the kick off to DC’s first Latin American Dance Festival. $20/person. Reservations recommended. If you would like to attend please arrive at least 15 minutes early to pay either by cash, credit card or check.  If payment is by check, please make your tax deductible donation  made payable to: El Teatro de Danza Contemporanea de El Salvador.  For reception information: 202-558-9344, miyahisaka@comcast.net)      

Come celebrate  and meet the full cast of international dancers of  DC’s first Latin American Dance Festival, “Unspoken Words- Dance Latin America“. Opening performances on Oct. 1-3. 2010 at Dance Place with featured artists Francisco Castillo, Gloria Contreras, Fidel Garica and Alvaro Palau, among DC’s most dynamic dancers Maurice Johnson, Cullen Massensberg, Jose Carcamo, Vanessa Carmichael-Elder, Anneliese Parisi, Elizabeth Fujii, Chika Imamura, among others.  Come see, feel and experience Latin American concert dance at its best. Seating is limited so reserve tickets now: www.danceplace.org, 202-269-1600.

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Joy of Motion Dance Center’s Atlas Studio is located at 1333 H St. NE
(at 13th St. NE), WDC  20002. For directions: www.joyofmotion.org
Washington, DC  20036

Photographer: Augusto Vasquez

TDC is on YouTube – Take a peek

Here’s the company performing at the Tivoli Theater in 2008:

And here’s another piece from that performance:

Fidel Garcia – Special Guest Artist at this weekend's performance at the Atlas

FIDEL GARCIA – GUEST BALLET TEACHER/INTERNATIONAL ARTIST

Originally born in Cuba, Fidel Gracia is an internationally reknown dancer, teacher and pilates instructor. In l992, Mr. Garcia finished his studies at the National Ballet School in Cuba (Camaguey City) as a Professional Dancer and as a Ballet Teacher.  Later he became Principal/Soloist with Dance Theater of Harlem, The Washington Ballet, Ballet NY, Ballet de Camaguey (Cuba), Peru and with Gloria Contreras of El Taller Coreografico de UNAM/Mexico City, among many other prestigious companies of the world. Mr. Garcia has also been teaching Ballet in Mexico, Washington, DC and New York, among other cities in the world. At 42 years old, Mr. Garcia is currently owner and Pilates Instructor at Capital Pilates Studio (a professional Pilates Studio located across the street from the Washington Ballet in Washington, DC. One of Mr. Garcia most innovation programs at Capital Pilates Studio is his program call “Pilates for Dancers” where the main focus is to use Pilates technique to improve the dancers technique and quality of movement and allow dancers to understand how to work free of injuries.

For more information, please contact:

Fidel Garcia!

Capital Pilates Studio
3408 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20016
www.capitalpilates.com
fidelgarciar@gmail.com

Get your tickets soon for Atlas show

Miya is presenting work in the Joy of Motion’s Classical Repertory Dance Theater Concert at the Atlas theater on March 13th. Rumor has it that the show is almost sold out, so get your tickets now!

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