Kings of Salsa Come to Cleveland, 10/27

"Salsa, rumba, mambo, cha cha cha and reggae - the dancers of The Kings Of Salsa exercise their mastery of them all to perfection, as if dancing were as essential to life as breathing and the beating of the heart. Each note is translated outright into movement. If you aren't carried away by the tempestuous percussion and brass of the Cuba Ashire band - not even a little jiggle of the shoulders - then check for a pulse."

Choreographed by Roclan Gonzalez Chavez, this stunning new show pays homage to the great Cuban performers and dance styles from this intoxicating island with a cool, contemporary, modern twist showing young Cuba today. This electrifying mix of performers and choreographic styles makes this a show not to be missed. Featuring the very best of Havana's cool street salsa and hip hop scene seamlessly mixed with traditional Afro Caribbean moves, world class contemporary dance and the Cuban classics, Mambo, Rumba, and Cha Cha Cha. Backed by the spectacular 9 piece band Cuba Ashire, unleashing their Latin rhythms and stratospheric brass arrangement all showcasing a slice of cool contemporary Cuba never seen before on stage.

Roclan Gonzalez Chavez is one of the most original and inventive choreographers working in Cuba today. He studied at the prestigious Cuban National Art School in Havana, graduating in 1996, with distinction, in both contemporary, folkloric dance and was then the only person in his year to be awarded a post graduate scholarship to study Choreography.

For the last 5 years he has choreographed the national Cuban music awards, Cuba disco and many music videos for top Cuban bands. His recent international tours include choreographing the hit shows Lady Salsa, and The Kings Of Salsa. Which have toured internationally for the last 7 years in Europe, Uk, Asia, Australia and USA to great critical acclaim.

Roclan has an unrivalled understanding of the folkloric roots of salsa and Cuban dance, which he blends with breathtaking contemporary moves, producing a unique dance fusion. He is regarded as one of the most talented and versatile young choreographers to come out of Cuba in the last decade.

Thursday, October 27th at 7:30 pm. Tickets range in price from $10 - $39 each.
To order tickets, visit The PlayhouseSquare ticket office, call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org.

Groups of 12 or more call 216-664-6050 for special discount pricing.

This performance is part of the Smart Seats program at PlayhouseSquare that offers smart entertainment at a smart price. For more information on Smart Seats visit www.playhousesquare.org/smartseats.

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