Best of DANCE This: “Concheros” (Bailadores de Bronce)

From Seattle Theatre Group's 2018 DANCE This Performance.

Choreographed by Christina Olivas
Live music provided by German Perez
Lighting Designed by Robert Aguilar
Stage Manager - Jessica Bomball
Assistant Stage Manager – Adrienne Mendoza

Performed by Angel Barradas, Christian Castro, Daniela Garcia, Gino Garcia, Itzel Garcia-Rolon, Katherine Madrigal, Gabriela Martinez, Sarahi Montiel, Mariana Olivas, Federico Olivas, Julian Perez, Itzel Perez, Sarah Ramirez, Saul Vazquez

The “Concheros” originated after the Spanish Conquest years after the fall of the Aztec Empire in 1521. The missionaries prohibited indigenous musical instruments. In response, Aztecs and mestizos started to modify stringed instruments with shells of armadillos. Thus, the name Concheros came to be. From ancient times the dance was formed for several circles of people. In the inner circle, there were the important people, who make the choreographic movements, which were successively repeated for the exteriors as a wave.

To get more information and to support Bailadores de Bronce, visit http://bailadoresdebronce.org

Through their partnership, this performance was streamed live to kids and teens in hospitals. https://melodiccaring.org/

ABOUT DANCE THIS:
STG’s signature dance program, DANCE This Performance, brings together youth and adult performers from diverse communities for collaboration and to share their culture through the art of dance. Works from local and national artists highlights this region’s vibrant talent. Past guest artists have included Broadway professionals, New York and L.A. award-winning dancers, the Joffrey Ballet, and Savion Glover to name a few.

Produced by STG’s Education & Community Programs Department: https://www.stgpresents.org/education

Video by Melodic Caring Project.