Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Alfonso Escalante, USA representative
AcadezUSA
413 Pamela Kay Lane
La Puente, CA 91746
Phone: (562) 201-0252
WWW.AcadezUSA.com

NEW MEXICAN CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY DEBUTS IN LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CA – June 27, 2007 – Amalia Viviana Basanta Hernandez, daughter of legendary Mexican choreographer, Amalia Hernandez, brings her new Mexican contemporary dance company for a premier debut to the United States.

The company, “Mexico en Movimiento” (Mexico in Motion) will present three contemporary dance works with a unique style which merges contemporary dance with traditional folk without losing its national character. Regional folk, classical and contemporary music, all by Mexican composers, is integrated into the repertoire, which celebrates the roots of Mexico but immerses itself with traditions and ceremonies. Ms. Basanta uses movement, color, and music blending different folk styles together to create a unique abstract compilation which embraces her culture and traditions.

Ms. Basanta’s career spans more than two decades as a dancer, choreographer, artistic director, and leader in Mexico’s art community. Her accolades include the Artistry of Mexico award presented on behalf of the United States Congress, and the Cesar Chavez Award from the University of Michigan, Lansing.

The three part production will include Tierra de mis Pasiones, Paso de mi Memoria, and Sueños. The choreographies reflect a new vision of Mexican dance that is part of Mexico’s burgeoning contemporary dance scene.

Presented by Academia de la Danza Amalia Hernandez, Mexico en Movimiento will perform for one night only at the Harriet and Charles Fine Arts Complex on Saturday, September 8, 2007 at 8:00PM.

For further information please contact Alfonso Escalante at (562) 201-0252 or check the website at www.AcadezUSA.com.

The Harriet and Charles Luckman Fine Arts Complex is located at 5151 State University Drive Los Angeles, CA 90032-8116 (323)-343-6611

Mexico en Movimiento
September 8, 2007
8:00 p.m.
Charles and Harriet Luckman Fine Arts Complex
California State University, Los Angeles
Tickets: $35, $30; can be purchased through TicketMaster or by contacting the Luckman Fine Arts complex. Box office 323 343-6600