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Malpaso Dance Company

Tue Jan 21 - Sun Jan 26

With “technical strength, precision, and passion” (Arts Atlanta), the Havana-based Malpaso Dance Company returns for its tenth engagement at The Joyce. Since its founding in 2012 by Daile Carrazana, Osnel Delgado, and Fernando Sáez, the company remains committed to nurturing new voices in Cuban choreography. A thrilling evening of Cuban dance featuring premiere works by bold choreographers, accompanied by live music from the Alma String Quartet and Aldo López-Gavilán and Ilmar Gavilán, this program brings “stirring new ideas about movement, dance, and the intermingling of social and individual relationships” (CVNC).

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Special Performances

Curtain Chat: Wed, Jan 22

 

Run Time:

100 minutes, including intermission

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Photo by Matt Karas
Photo by Matt Karas
Photo by Matt Karas
Photo by Matt Karas
Photo by Matt Karas
Photo by Matt Karas
Photo by Matt Karas
Photo by Matt Karas
Photo by Matt Karas

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A Musical Journey Reunited: Aldo López-Gavilán and Ilmar Gavilán

Cuban-born brothers Aldo López-Gavilán and Ilmar Gavilán reunite on The Joyce stage with Malpaso Dance Company this January, blending their extraordinary musical talents in a performance that transcends genres and celebrates their shared heritage. Their journey—shaped by early separation, geopolitical challenges, and an enduring love for music—comes to life alongside Malpaso’s powerful choreography.
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Program

Ara – Osnel Delgado (U.S. Premiere)

Retrato de Familia – Esteban Aguilar (U.S. Premiere)

Vertigo – Susana Pous (U.S. Premiere)

Indomitable Waltz – Aszure Barton

               

Funding Credits

Special Support for The Joyce's presentation of Malpaso Dance Company provided by Margaret & John Falk, and Jane E. Goldberg. Live music generously supported by Anonymous and Linda Shelton. Support for The Joyce’s presentation of international dance provided by the R. Britton Fisher and Family Gift for International Dance.