DANCE

Talento Bilingüe de Houston (TBH) presents Passport to La Republica Latina: Un dia de muertos en Michoacan, by La Compania Folklorica Alegria Mexicana, Friday and Saturday, November 18 & 19 at 8pm.  This show perpetuates memories of suffering, struggle and joy through tradition, folklórico dancers punctuate beats, synchronize movements and paint the stage with flowing skirts, colorful ribbons, and full smiles. Choreographed by CFAM Director Isidro Salas.

Choreographer Isidro Salas, with 30 years experience, leads his dance troupe Compañía Folklórica Alegría Mexicana for the past 10 years. In 2005, Salas was nominated for the Disney Dance Award.  His company had the honor of performing during the 2008 Latin Grammys with the Mariachi Vargas and Jorge Celedon. This same year, they competed in the National American Go Talent Contest and were semifinalists. At the Festival Internacional Globalifílicos (C.I.O.F.F), in 2009, his company represented the United States. Salas’ innovative choreography, agile dancers and musical selection from his native country captivated the audience with a unique fusion of ‘clogging’ and polka.

In 2010, the dance troupe participated at the ANGF, showcased in Las Vegas. This year Mr. Salas and his company have been invited to participate in the International Festival of Ballet Folklorico in Italy. Salas and his company have been resident artists at Talento Bilingüe de Houston since 2009.

Join us as we travel through “La Republic Latina”, the TBH 2011-2012 Art Season! The tour takes us through several Latino nations where theater, visual arts, cinema, music, dance and special events inspire and compel. TBH is a place where artists and art-lovers commune. The mission of Talento Bilingüe de Houston (TBH Center) is to educate all by preserving, presenting and promoting Latino culture.

Ticket prices are $18 for General Admission and $15 for Students, Seniors and Q-Card holders. To purchase tickets go to www.tbhcenter.or g or call the box office at 713-222-1213 Tuesday through Friday, 10am to 6pm.