Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre presented by Mutual Dance Theatre and the JJCDT
Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre presented by Mutual Dance Theatre and the JJCDT
UNEXPECTED AND SURREAL:
DANCE THEATRE LIKE WE'VE NEVER PRESENTED BEFORE
"...an astonishing dance-theater work that gracefully brought together both spectacle and intimate gesture."
— World Dance Reviews
Since their discovery in 2009 by American Dance Festival Director Charles Reinhart, Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre has quickly become a captivating fixture in the contemporary arts scene in Miami. With whirlwind success including sold-out performances, the visually thrilling company is becoming a force to be reckoned with in the national dance scene.
Known for its diverse ensemble that consists of some of Miami’s most brilliant performers and creators ranging in genres from theater, performance art, opera, drag, and contemporary ballet, RHDT has enjoyed unprecedented success in Miami. In addition, performances in New York City were said to be “so innovative, searing and disturbing…” that it warranted “repeat viewings” (Kayt MacMaster, BroadwayWorld.com) and Deborah Jowitt (New York Times) described them as “earthy, poetic and beyond dada imaginative.”
Devotion is the third and final work in a trilogy of dances that use religious iconography as a way to explore themes of love. It is specifically interested in our now-intimate relationship to technology.
Stick around on Friday night or come early Saturday night for a Q&A with the company or deep-dive interview with Ms. Herrera. Dancers are invited to attend a masterclass on Saturday, as well!
ADVISORY: PARTIAL NUDITY, HAZE, AND A SCENE THAT MAY BE DISTURBING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. DRY ICE USED.
Estimated run time: 50 minutes
Commissioned by the American Dance Festival 2022 with support from the Doris Duke/SHS Foundations Award for New Works.
