01.01.1970 - 01.01.1970
Créssida Danza Contemporánea
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Créssida Contemporary Dance makes their New York debut with
the world premiere of Naj (House), created by the troupe’s
Artistic Director Lourdes Luna in close collaboration with
Mexican-American composer Carlo Nicolau. The piece is
inspired by Mayan poet Briseida Cuevas Cob’s “A yáax tuupl”
(The First Earring) and offers a contemporary focus of Mayan
worldview. Créssida will also perform La primera piedra (The
Foundation Stone), created by Roberto Olivan and directed by
Lourdes Luna. This work approaches the current Mexican
character and personal themes that pierce through borders.
This performance is part of LaGuardia Performing Arts
Center’s 2019-2020 Season. Music and choreography for Naj
are co-commissioned, co-produced and co-presented by
Celebrate Mexico Now Festival and LaGuardia Community
College.