Día de los Muertos Celebration Performance September 26, 2008

The Fiesta Colorado Dance Company’s presentation of

Día de los Muertos

and Flamenco Gypsy Souls

A colorful celebration of death, love and life!

Friday & Saturday, September 26 & 27, 8:00 p.m.
The Lakewood Cultural Center - 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO

Tickets: $18-$20; 303-987-7845, online at www.Lakewood.org

The Fiesta Colorado Dance Company, with Artistic Director Jeanette Trujillo-Lucero, is the most recognized Hispanic dance company in Colorado and the 2006 recipient of the Mayor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts. This company of dancers is the only company presenting a stage production of the traditional Mexican dances surrounding the festive Día de Los Muertos Celebration. A colorful program of haunting spirits is presented only at this time of the year.

Also presented will be the Flamenco Gypsy Souls and Witches Sabbath, featuring original choreography by world renowned dancer, Pablo Rodarte. See the Flamenco dances accompanied by the fiery guitar of Steve Mullins.

Music by Mariachi Sol de Mi Tierra, directed by Juventino Romero; The talented and most professional mariachi group in the country, based out of Denver, is selected to perform each year with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, international mariachi festivals and local celebrations in conjunction with the Consulado General de Mexico and the Mexican Culture Center.

Witness the vitality of life in all stages from the child, to the old viejitos and on into the spirit world. Come join Fiesta Colorado in a unique night with…El Día de los Muertos.

Additional information: www.fiestacolorado.org or 303-274-7844