BALAM Dance Theatre to Premiere WOMEN OF WONDER with Balinese, Spanish, & American Dances, 3/22

BALAM Dance Theatre (BALAM), a New York City based ensemble dance company that has performed throughout the world, will debut the new program, Women of Wonder, featuring an eclectic repertoire of Balinese, Spanish, and American modern and fusion pieces. To celebrate Women's History Month, the diverse program of dance, comedy, and song will celebrate the extensive talent and achievements of the company's female artists on Sunday, March 22 at 3:00 p.m. at the Fort Lee Public Library, located at 320 Main Street, in Fort Lee, New Jersey.

The family friendly event is free and open to the public. Parking is available in the back of the building. For directions, contact the Fort Lee Public Library at 201-592-3615.

A dynamic line-up of dancers and artists will perform. Resident Balinese artist Nani Devi will dance the Condong from the Balinese Legong dance. Queens College student Justine Rodriguez and alumna Maria Gueros resurrect their scintillating performance of Jubilant Blossoms, a Balinese fusion dance that had a triumphant premiere in the college's fall 2014 dance concert, Cool Rhythms, Hot Moves.

Transporting the audience from Bali to Spain, BALAM's resident Spanish dancer, Barbara Romero, debuts the company's newly reconstructed Escuela Bolero solo, La Cachucha, a rarely seen dance made famous by the romantic ballerina Fanny Elssler. The world's only flamenco comedian, glamorous Inma Heredia, will return to BALAM, keeping everyone in stitches with an excerpt from her successful New York City cabaret show, Divas de España.

BALAM makes its final stop to honor a special performer and dance trailblazer in the United States. Former company member Maher Benham joins as a guest artist to premiere Homage, a modern dance solo dedicated to American dance legend Martha Graham.

Throughout the program, Artistic Director and host Carlos Fittante will offer interesting facts about the history and culture of each piece.

Founded as a contemporary dance company in 1979 by choreographer and movement researcher Islene Pinder, BALAM Dance Theatre (BALAM) joins diverse dances and historical periods from around the world with the dazzling opulence and magical aura of Balinese theatre. A New York City-based chamber company, BALAM creates an entertainment experience that appeals to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The company's innovative artistry and movement fusion of athletic and detailed skills are enhanced by eclectic music, striking masks, vibrant costumes and fantasy stories.

Programs include customized choreographies, lectures, demonstrations, master classes and workshops that educate the community at the grassroots level. BALAM has been featured at numerous festivals and venues, including First Night New York, Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, and Downtown Dance Festival and appeared throughout the United States and internationally. Praise has been received from the New York Times and Village Voice, the Governor and people of Bali and the Indonesian Consulate of New York, as well as others.

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