Program D: Tethered Ends and ¡Azúcar! The Celia Cruz Centennial

by Lauren Gresens, Joey Anderson

How does proximity between two entities affect one’s perception of self? Does time and space manipulate the identities we’ve long told ourselves to be true, or have we so strongly cemented an unyielding understanding of our own nature?

Joey Anderson: lead artist
Lauren Gresens: lead artist
"Prizewinning" by Julianna Barwick; "Abschied" by Kangding Ray

by Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet

Celia Cruz was an iconic musician and cultural force, instrumental in popularizing salsa, which emerged in 1960s New York. She ignited the salsa revolution, uniting a diaspora. Our movement aims to embody her unstoppable rhythm, fierce grace, and cultural bridge, dancing to honor her legacy of azúcar—sweetness, strength, and joy.

Executive Artistic Dir: Jamel Gaines

Choreographers: Jamel Gaines & Sekou McMiller

Vocalist: Gabo Feldenkrais

Company Members: April Watson, Lia Lewis, Raquelle Koonkoon, Amina Konaté, Genesis Castillo, Ines Mambou-Missoumani, Kayla Chietan, Toni Owens, Kevin Hunte, Rayan Lecurieux-Durival, Ryan Rankine, Deven Crawford, George Boné, Gregory Gayle Jr.

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