CIRCO LATINO 2010 Performance
at the National Hispanic Cultural Center
Albuquerque, NM, July 2, 2010
Photography by Jeff Hartzer Courtesy AquilaArts.com
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Emilio is comforted by his stuffed animal companions, Mr. Swish and Rosa, after the Alebrijes steal his voice.
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After four weeks of training and fun, the kids of CIRCO LATINO with the help of artists and staff, presented a remarkable narrative production of clowning, trapeze, stilting, juggling, acting, acrobatics, balancing, slack-line, music, and art, presented with the flare of a three-ring creative circus. The following artists worked under the expert direction of the NHCC's Elsa Menéndez: Laurel Butler, Charles Gamble, Debra Landau, Casey Mraz, and NHCC's own Micaela Seidel, with Esmé Vaandrager, Georgina Escobar, and Timoney Wilde.
For further information:
Find "ALEBRIJES" on Wikipedia
Visit the National Hispanic Cultural Center website
Email the Education Director: Dr. Shelle Sánchez
Email the Education Outreach Coordinator and Circo Latino Program Director: Elsa Menéndez
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Come one, come all! Right this way for the Circo Latino 2010 show: Emilio and the Alebrijes
By showtime is was a packed, SRO crowd!
The incomparable Elsa Menéndez, Circo Latino Director and NHCC's Education Outreach Coordinator
NHCC's Education Director, Dr. Shelle Sánchez fires us up.
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Emilio has a voice, but he doesn't use it.
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Emilio just doesn't enjoy rollercoasters.
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The Alebrijes steal Emiilo's voice!
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Narrator Charles Gamble sets the scene.
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Alebrijes are mystical creatures from Oaxaca, Mexico, made from the parts of many animals, earthly and otherwise, and always brightly colored.
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Tah-Dah...
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Not all acrobats can be trusted in the Land of Alebrijes!
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The Alien Wise Man (at right) and his faithful translator speak wise words.
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Music Instructors Casey Mraz and Georgina Escobar get down for the Alien Wise Man
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Is there a doctor in the house? NHCC's Executive Director, Dr. Estevan Rael-Gálvez with NHCC's Education Director, Dr. Shelle Sánchez |
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Acting instructor Charles Gamble and Clowning instructor Laurel Butler on the verge of bursting with pride.
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Some alebrijes have very long legs and no feet!
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Everyone parties down when the Alebrijes give Emilio his voice back and Emilio speaks his heart!
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Trapeze instructor Debra Landau gripped by the ecstasy of a spectacular show performed beautifully by each and every student!
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Gallery by Jeff Hartzer © 2010-present
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