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Cynthia Paniagua presents and teaches dances of Afro-Peru

Cynthia Paniagua

Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education announces a free presentation by 2014 Artist-in-Resident Cynthia Paniagua:

AFRO-PERUVIAN DANCE 

WITH CYNTHIA PANIAGUA

CYNTHIA PANIAGUA: DANCING MY ROOTS

Presentation

January 31, 6:30-8 PM

Afro-Peruvian dance workshops

Thursdays, January 16, 23 and 30, 6pm-8pm

Dancing My Roots interweaves contemporary movement and Peruvian traditional dance. Paniagua's choreography explores the heart of her ancestral part and its relationship with present day Latin American cultural realities.

During Paniagua's residency, she will also lead cultural workshops in Peruvian folk dance. To participate or sign up email Aisha Jordan at atajordan@casitamaria.org. Classes are open to all ages and levels, and beginners are welcome.

Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education
928 Simpson Street, the Bronx
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Lenzu to unveil "Unveiling Motion and Emotion"

Dance artist and author Anabella Lenzu (photo (c) Todd Carroll)

Argentine-born choreographer Anabella Lenzu proudly presents her new book, Unveiling Motion and Emotion, at a special celebration at the Consulate General of Argentina.

Thursday, March 7 (6pm)

Exploring the importance of dance, community, choreography and dance pedagogy, Argentinean choreographer Anabella Lenzu celebrates 23 years of teaching dance in a book of her writings in Spanish and English. Having opened her own dance school at 18, Lenzu recounts her experiences teaching in South America, Europe, and the US, as well as publishing an arts magazine and creating repertory for her dance company. Lenzu's eloquent prose reveals reflections of a life devoted to dance performance and education. Photography by Todd Carroll fully documents the performances and provides a glimpse into the creative process. This book is an inspiration to dancers and teachers alike, and the first of its kind as a bilingual text on dance pedagogy. Set for international release in March 2013. 

The program will feature a reading, dance performance and photography by Todd Carroll. Refreshments will be served.

Admission is free, but seating is limited.
RSVP required: Click here.

Consulate General of Argentina
12 West 56 Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues), Manhattan
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Anabella Lenzu DanceDrama Web site

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