2009–10 Performing Arts Series

KUTTEMPEROOR AUDITORIUM

LUNA NEGRA DANCE THEATER

with special guests TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET and PAQUITO D'RIVERA

DANZÓN

November 14, 2009

Photo: Kristie Kahns

The Danzón has been called the official dance of Cuba, evolving from Haitian contradance into traditional Cuban dance music. Danzón has never ceased to influence Cuban musicians, as it can be heard in virtually all popular Cuban music genres. It is this continuity that defines Danzón as a truly unique, living art form.

Join the Chicago-based Luna Negra Dance Theater in a new collaboration with the bold and ingenious Turtle Island Quartet, and legendary composer and musician Paquito D’Rivera to bring a fabulous evening of new music and dance.

Performing Arts Series presented by

This presentation is supported by the Performing Arts Fund, a program of Arts Midwest funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from Wisconsin Arts Board, General Mills Foundation, and Land O’Lakes Foundation.