Mission: Calidanza Dance Company’s mission is to promote artistic excellence in Mexican folk and contemporary dance. Calidanza intends to make dance accessible to both audiences and participants. Calidanza shall educate our audiences through quality productions, innovative choreographies and engaging programs.
Vision Statement: Calidanza Dance Company seeks to become Sacramento’s first professional Mexican folk dance company presenting annual programs in our region as well as touring nationally/internationally. It is our goal to create a vibrant cultural art center in Sacramento that promotes Latino dance and other art forms. Calidanza will partner with other cultural arts organizations to create a vibrant arts community in Sacramento and beyond.
http://calidanza.org/
2791 24th St, Sacramento, CA 95818
916-599-3441
Calidanza is a dynamic Mexican folk dance company that fuses contemporary technique with traditional folk dance to tell compelling stories of the rich cultural traditions in Mexico. In this lively and energetic performance, students will be introduced to traditional Mexican folk and contemporary dance accompanied by valuable information regarding the dances and the reasons behind the traditions. Students will also learn about the distinctive cultural regions of Mexico through dance, music, and lavish, colorful costumes. There is also an interactive component to the performance where some lucky children will learn a dance step while the rest of the students create rhythmic sound. Full of energy, tradition, colors, and fun, this show is a must-have for schools!
Diana Roofner
droofner@cityofsacramento.org
Mondays and Fridays
LOGISTICAL NEEDS: microphone; sound system; mp3 or iPod connection (preferred) that can play music to be heard over the dancers’ footwork; dressing rooms; indoor stage (preferred) or performance area to accommodate three couples.