UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.—Dance artists from three distinct cultural backgrounds will share the stage for a stylistic discourse without saying a word. Soles of Duende will perform “Can We Dance Here?” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, in Eisenhower Auditorium.
Soles of Duende features the percussive sounds of tap (Amanda Castro), Spanish flamenco (Arielle Rosales), and Kathak Indian classical dance (Brinda Guha) in a rhythmic example of how visual performing arts can speak volumes without saying a word. After the performance, the artists will speak with interested audience members. “Can We Dance Here?” features the three choreographers as they engage in percussive conversation. The multi-national women celebrate their own cultures as they lift each other’s up in a rhythmic percussive discourse.
The ensemble is praised for its joyful cross-cultural conversations that celebrate the artists’ differences while highlighting their shared rhythmic connections. Critics laud the trio’s technical mastery, vibrant stage presence, and seamless way they weave dance traditions into a “conversation” rather than fusing them.
Call 814-863-0255 or visit Soles of Duende online to purchase tickets and for more information about a free related Joyfull event.