Dance NOW! Miami Presents Program II: José Limón's "La Malinche"

Dance NOW! Presents Program II featuring José Limón's La Malinche and other works.

After a year's absence from performing in front of live audiences due to COVID-19, Dance NOW! returns to Aventura Arts & Cultural Center with "La Malinche," as part of its Masterpiece in Motion historic reconstruction series. "La Malinche" is the first piece José Limón choreographed for his own company in 1947. Based on the legendary character of an indigenous Nahua woman who played a key role in the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, the piece speaks to colonialism, betrayal and ultimately reconciliation. The evening also features two classic works from Dance NOW! Miami's repertory, Baumgarten's iconic autobiographical solo "Unburden," and Co-Artistic Director Diego Salterini's contemporary ballet duet "Mitosis." In addition, a new theatrical adaptation of the company's critically acclaimed COVID-themed work "This Moment," Here will be performed for the first time in front of a live audience.