ALBORADA Spanish Dance Theatre at SCCC

You will be taken to Sacromonte, Granada, Spain, as dancers, Lisa Botalico, Carlos & Gisele Revollar, Ricki Santiago, Eva Lucena, and Cristina Cardenas are an extended gypsy family dancing for tourists in their gypsy cave/tavern in ALBORADA’s production of OLÉ. The dance will take place on October 27 at 10:50 a.m. in the Theater at SCCC.

The ALBORADA Spanish Dance Theatre Company was originally founded in 1965 by María Alba, known to many aficionados as being the greatest exponent of the seguiriya and many other Spanish dance drama pieces in the U.S. It was an integral part of the summer concerts at Jacobs Pillow in the 60's and 70's under the name of The María Alba Spanish Dance Company.

In 1980, the Company was revitalized under the direction of María and its current Director, Eva Lucena, who brought to the company a group of extraordinary new dancers and choreographers.

Eva and María, before her passing in 1992, believed strongly in bringing a broad perspective of Spanish culture and traditions to the community. To this end, they have worked to set the Company apart from other Spanish dance companies, by bringing to the stage dance dramas such as El Amor Brujo, and dramatizations of the poetry of Federico García Lorca, as well as regional and traditional dances from all parts of Spain, such as jotas from Valencia and dances from Asturias and Galicia. Granada - the End, Eva's original choreography dramatizing the death of García Lorca, was nominated for National Endowment for the Arts dance award. ALBORADA 'S embrace of all Spanish dance art forms enables its audience to experience the breathtaking richness and beauty of the culture in full context.

Given that the Hispanic population in the Tri-State area is estimated at over 27% of the total population, ALBORADA is committed to share with the community the rich diversity of Spanish cultural heritage through art and education. They are part of Middlesex County's Arts Education Program. Every year, the Company brings Spanish dance to many of the schools, senior centers, and community libraries in New Jersey and New York, with master classes and lecture demos.