The Schaefer Center Presents Series Features Acclaimed Latin Dance Company Ballet Hispánico in CARMEN.maquia

The Schaefer Center Presents Series Features Acclaimed Latin Dance Company Ballet Hispánico in CARMEN.maquia

Celebrate 150 years of Bizet’s masterpiece in this revolutionary fusion of art and dance on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 7:30pm at the Schaefer Center.

BOONE, NC — The Schaefer Center Presents (SCP) performing arts series, presented by Appalachian State University’s Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources, welcomes acclaimed Latin dance company Ballet Hispánico in CARMEN.maquia, a revolutionary fusion of art and dance, Feb. 8 at 7:30pm at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $45 Tier 1, $35 Tier 2, $25 Tier 3, $15 children/students; 10% off all tiers for App State faculty/staff. Buy tickets at TheSchaeferCenter.org, in person at the Schaefer Center box office (733 Rivers Street), or by calling 828-262-4046.

Embark on a journey through time and emotion as we commemorate 150 years of Carmen in a spellbinding dance performance inspired by the works of Pablo Picasso. Choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano's quintessential work breathes new life into Bizet’s timeless tale, infusing it with raw passion and visceral energy. Join us as the narrative of Carmen leaps off the stage and into your soul, amplified through Ballet Hispánico’s mesmerizing movement and evocative choreography.

From the Press

● “This Carmen has a spare, elegant, Modernist look.” —The New York Times

● “Ramírez’s movement is refreshingly unique.... Ballet Hispánico’s ensemble plays many parts and maneuvers through humorous and nuanced moments with ease and clarity.” —Broadway World

● “An experience unlike any other in the Latin dance space we’ve seen in quite some time…. CARMEN.maquia continues to haunt us in the most beautiful way.” —Latina Magazina

About Choreographer Gustavo Ramirez Sansano

Gustavo Ramírez Sansano was Artistic Director of Luna Negra Dance Theater (2009-2013), and now combines his work as a freelance choreographer with the direction of Titoyaya Dansa, the company he founded in Spain with Veronica Garcia Moscardo in 2006. Sansano has received numerous awards for his choreography, including first prize at the Ricard Moragas Competition in Barcelona (1997), Prix Dom Perignon Choreographic Competition in Hamburg (2001), and Premio de Las Artes Escénicas de la Comunidad Valenciana (2005). Sansano has been commissioned to create works for many companies such as Nederlands Dans Theater, Compañía Nacional de Danza, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Luzerner tanz Theater, Ballet BC, The Hamburg Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, Ballet Hispánico and Luna Negra Dance Theater, among others.

About Ballet Hispánico

Ballet Hispánico was founded on the principle that everyone deserves dance, quality dance training and innovative performances. In creating the company in 1970, Tina Ramirez shattered a glass ceiling—challenging iconic representations and exposing the joy and celebration to be found in “Latinidad.” Despite its humble origins, Ballet Hispánico immediately served as a catalyst for people in the Latine/x/Hispanic community, especially for Latino youth, to follow their dreams in the cultural world. Today, as the largest Latino cultural organization in the United States and one of America’s Cultural Treasures, Ballet Hispánico’s three main programs — the Company, School of Dance and Community Arts Partnerships — bring together communities to celebrate the ever growing and multifaceted Hispanic diasporas. Ballet Hispánico’s New York City headquarters provide the space and cultural heart for Latinx dance in the United States. It is a space that expands on Ramirez’s original vision by providing our community the ability to train through dedicated scholarship opportunities, exceptional dance training, inclusive cultural dialogues and exemplary performances. No matter their background or identity, Ballet Hispánico welcomes and serves all, breaking stereotypes and celebrating the beauty and diversity of Hispanic cultures through dance.

COMING SOON…

Interpreti Veneziani: An Evening of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons

Saturday, March 28 (doors open at 7pm; program begins at 7:30pm)

Summit Trail Solarium, Plemmons Student Union

Special event, limited seating

$40 standard, $35 App State faculty/staff, $20 students (price includes complimentary sweet at intermission)

Experience the beauty of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before. Playing over 300 concerts a year in Venice, Italy’s San Vidal Church since 1987, Baroque ensemble Interpreti Veneziani, who has gained a reputation for the “...exuberance and all-Italian brio characterizing their performances,” will make its Boone premiere. Immerse yourself in the rich sounds of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, a group of four violin concerti by Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi, each of which gives a musical expression to a season of the year. This special performance takes place in an intimate venue with limited seating and includes a complimentary light dessert

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings – SOLD OUT

Friday, April 4 at 7:30pm

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

$60 Tier 1, $50 Tier 2, $40 Tier 3, $25 App State Students; 10% off all tiers for faculty/staff

Marcus King Band – LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN

Saturday, April 12 at 7:30pm

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

$65 Tier 1, $55 Tier 2, $45 Tier 3, $25 App State Students; 10% off all tiers for faculty/staff

Formed in South Carolina in 2013 by singer-songwriter-guitarist Marcus King, the Marcus King Band is a Southern rock and blues band with a devoted fan base. The Greenville, SC native’s 2020 album El Dorado received a nomination for Best Americana Album at the 2021 Grammy Awards ceremony.

Tickets

Tiered tickets range from $25-$65 with specially priced App State faculty/staff and student tickets available for all performances. App State Faculty/Staff can call the box office for exclusive ticket discounts. Buy tickets at TheSchaeferCenter.org, in person at the Schaefer (733 Rivers St), or by calling 828.262.4046

About The Schaefer Center Presents

“The Schaefer Center Presents” is a series offering campus and community audiences a diverse array of music, dance and theatre programming designed to enrich the cultural landscape of the Appalachian State University campus and surrounding area. By creating memorable performance experiences and related educational and outreach activities, the series promotes the power and excitement of the live performance experience; provides a "window on the world" through the artistry of nationally and internationally renowned artists; and showcases some of the finest artists of our nation and our region. Musical events range from symphony orchestra and chamber music performances to jazz, folk, traditional, international, and popular artists. Theatre productions run the gamut from serious drama to musical comedy. Dance performances offer an equally wide array of styles, from ballet to modern dance to international companies representing cultural traditions from around the world. For more information, visit http://theschaefercenter.org.

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