NBDT has had a very busy start to 2012 and we are so excited to share everything that has been going on.
NBDT's collaboration with the Long Beach Opera - Maria de Buenos Aires
Photo by Lawrence K. Ho
We were thrilled when we were offered the chance to collaborate with the Long Beach Opera, once again, this time on their opera Maria de Buenos Aires. The performance took place at the Warner Grand Theater in San Pedro, January 29 and February 4, 2012.
As described on the Long Beach Opera website, Maria de Buenos Aires is an “...opera of “stunning originality,” [that] pluses to the passion and beat of Piazzolla’s revolutionary nuevo tango and Horacio Ferrer’s mesmerizing, imaginative poetry. Maria embodies everything that is the Argentinian people. Totally consumed by passion yet fiercely maintaining her independence, Maria fights for survival and freedom, never surrendering. “I dream a dream that nobody ever dreamed. Maria noche, Maria passion fatal! Maria del amor!” Piazzolla’s tango music for this story is irresistible, incisive, electrifying, provocative and moving.
As described on the Long Beach Opera website, Maria de Buenos Aires is an “...opera of “stunning originality,” [that] pluses to the passion and beat of Piazzolla’s revolutionary nuevo tango and Horacio Ferrer’s mesmerizing, imaginative poetry. Maria embodies everything that is the Argentinian people. Totally consumed by passion yet fiercely maintaining her independence, Maria fights for survival and freedom, never surrendering. “I dream a dream that nobody ever dreamed. Maria noche, Maria passion fatal! Maria del amor!” Piazzolla’s tango music for this story is irresistible, incisive, electrifying, provocative and moving.
Photo by Keith Ian Polakoff
LBO’s new production captures the conflict of Argentine society at a crucial moment in its history. Piazolla’s opera is set during Argentina’s “Dirty War,” the period between 1976 and 1983, when the country was governed by military juntas which controlled the populace through state-sponsored terrorism.”
Thank you to everyone who came out to support us in this production of Maria de Buenos Aires. We would also like to thank the Long Beach Opera for this opportunity to collaborate and create this world for Maria, a world which we were able to bring to life, because of the visions and many talents of everyone who came together and believed in it.
Also check out our great reviews from the Opera on our Press Page!
Thank you to everyone who came out to support us in this production of Maria de Buenos Aires. We would also like to thank the Long Beach Opera for this opportunity to collaborate and create this world for Maria, a world which we were able to bring to life, because of the visions and many talents of everyone who came together and believed in it.
Also check out our great reviews from the Opera on our Press Page!
NBDT performs Vigor at the Encore Dance Festival
On February 6, 2012, we had the opportunity to perform as Guest Artists at the Encore Dance Festival which took place at The Rose Center in Westminster, California.
We performed Vigor, one of our newer works choreographed by NBDT member, Stephanie Maxim.
It was an evening full of various of dance styles including modern, jazz, ballet and lyrical. The festival was a wonderful chance for all those performing to showcase their skills.
We would like to thank the Encore Dance Company for this opportunity to perform in their festival.
For more information on the Encore Dance Company check out their website: www.encoredancecompany.org
We performed Vigor, one of our newer works choreographed by NBDT member, Stephanie Maxim.
It was an evening full of various of dance styles including modern, jazz, ballet and lyrical. The festival was a wonderful chance for all those performing to showcase their skills.
We would like to thank the Encore Dance Company for this opportunity to perform in their festival.
For more information on the Encore Dance Company check out their website: www.encoredancecompany.org
NBDT performs at Assistance League of Long Beach Fashion Show
Rehearsing for the show/ Photo by Scott Mitchell
Last weekend on March 3, we performed at a Fashion Show at the Long Beach Convention Center for the Assistance League Charity.
According to their website, “Since 1940, the noteworthy philanthropic programs of the Assistance League of Long Beach are the inspiration of the dedicated volunteers who continue to fulfill their mission “to create a community of volunteers to identify and deliver philanthropic services.
[The] Assistance League of Long Beach is the largest chapter of National Assistance League and is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) corporation comprised of more than 900 hands-on members. They provide more than 85,000 volunteer hours annually that enrich the lives of over 15,000 Long Beach residents every year.”
This year’s fashion show was to “help raise funds to support our [Assistance League of Long Beach] mentoring of academically-talented students in our Long Beach high schools and community colleges.”
We were grateful to have the chance, to be a part of this great opportunity to help raise funds for the community of Long Beach who has supported us for the last twenty five years.
For more information on the Assistance League of Long Beach check out their website: http://www.allb.org/
According to their website, “Since 1940, the noteworthy philanthropic programs of the Assistance League of Long Beach are the inspiration of the dedicated volunteers who continue to fulfill their mission “to create a community of volunteers to identify and deliver philanthropic services.
[The] Assistance League of Long Beach is the largest chapter of National Assistance League and is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) corporation comprised of more than 900 hands-on members. They provide more than 85,000 volunteer hours annually that enrich the lives of over 15,000 Long Beach residents every year.”
This year’s fashion show was to “help raise funds to support our [Assistance League of Long Beach] mentoring of academically-talented students in our Long Beach high schools and community colleges.”
We were grateful to have the chance, to be a part of this great opportunity to help raise funds for the community of Long Beach who has supported us for the last twenty five years.
For more information on the Assistance League of Long Beach check out their website: http://www.allb.org/
As always thank you to all of you for the constant support and interest in our company. We have many new projects coming up this year, including educational outreach performances, the So Cal Dance Invitational, our 25th Anniversary Concert and so much more.
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