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Ensemble Español Brings Flamenco Passion to the Auditorium Theatre
By: A.A. Cristi Sep. 23, 2016
Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater returns to the Auditorium Theatre for a full-length evening concert on Thursday, September 29 at 7:30PM to celebrate their 40th anniversary with the program Flamenco Passion, a showcase of classical, contemporary, and traditional Spanish dance.
The company makes its debut in the Auditorium's "Made in Chicago" Dance Series with a performance of Ensemble Español founder Dame Libby Komaiko's stunning masterpiece Bolero; Mil Clavos, by former Ensemble Español and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago's principal dancer Ron De Jesus, which gives modern context to traditional Spanish dance; and Iroko, a Flamenco contemporary ballet piece choreographed by Nuevo Ballet Español founders Angel Rojas and Carlos Rodriguez.
The 2016-17 Dance Sponsor is NIB Foundation. The 2016-17 "Made in Chicago" Dance Sponsor is Joyce Chelberg.
Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater's Performance Sponsors include: Northeastern Illinois University, the MacArthur Foundation International Connections Fund, theChicago Community Trust, the Illinois Arts Council Agency, Caerus Foundation, Inc.; Wintrust, and Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events.
Auditorium Theatre's 2016-17 Season Upcoming Events
September 23: The Devil's Ball
September 24: Cole Porter 125 - A Birthday Celebration
September 29: Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater
November 5 - 6: Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba
November 11: Chicago Jazz Philharmonic
November 18 - 20: Dance Theatre of Harlem
About The Auditorium Theatre
The Auditorium Theatre, located at 50 E. Congress Pkwy in Chicago, is an Illinois, not-for-profit organization committed to presenting the finest in international, cultural, community and educational programming to Chicago, and to the continued restoration and preservation of the National Historic Landmark. In September of 2014, the Auditorium Theatre was awarded the inaugural Fifth Star Award by Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
The Auditorium Theatre 2016-17 Season is made possible in part with support from theMacArthur Foundation, the Illinois Arts Council and the Palmer House Hilton. For more information about programming, volunteer and donor opportunities or theatre tours, call312.341.2310 or visit AuditoriumTheatre.org. For a complete listing of events at the Auditorium Theatre, please click here.
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