OC LIVE invites you to join us for an evening of contemporary ballet fused with traditional Mexican folklórico. We are proud to present “Valentina” performed by Ballet Nepantla on Thursday, April 13th at 6:00pm in the Oxnard College Performing Arts Building (PAB). Exploring the strength and resilience of women during Revolutionary Mexico, Valentina showcases Ballet Nepantla’s ground-breaking fusion of contemporary ballet with traditional Mexican folklórico.
Ballet Nepantla originated from a series of pláticas between founders Andrea Guajardo and Martín Rodríguez, two artists whose early professional identities emerged from distinct genres: Andrea from classical ballet and contemporary dance, and Martin from traditional Mexican folklórico. They envisioned a new form of expression that fused the two modalities, and they envisioned an aesthetic that would speak to the historical, cultural, and social realities of a broader narrative of being Mexican, Mexican American, immigrant, and trans-cultural. For more information, visit: www.balletnepantla.com
This is a FREE event that is open to the public. Can't make it to the PAB? Join our LIVESTREAM! ASL services will be provided. No tickets are necessary. Parking is FREE. Find all of our livestreams and event information on the web at oxnardcollege/oclive.
This event is co-sponsored by California State University, Channel Islands.
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