Friday, January 12 | 9:30-11am
Friday, February 16 | 9:30-11am
Modern/Contemporary Cuban Technique with Heriberto
The class is based in the Cuban-Modern Technique principles, integrating Graham and Merce Cunningham techniques and Afro-Cuban influences into the modern dance lexicon. The rich articulation of the torso, the arms, and the upper body combined with contemporary and full-body movement across the floor. The class provides a spirited avenue for self-expression while introducing dancers to an exciting, rarely seen form of contemporary dance.
About Heriberto:
Heriberto started dancing in his hometown Matanzas, Cuba, at the Vocational School of Art Alfonso Pérez Issac and continued his studies at the ENA National School of Dance. Leading to his professional career, he began dancing with the National Dance Company “Danza Contemporanea de Cuba” in Havana. While in the National Company, he worked with recognized choreographers such as George Céspedes, Theo Clinkard, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, and other incredible artists. In joined Malpaso Dance Company for two years where he had the honor to perform incredible works such as Tabula Rasa by Ohad Naharin, and Woman with water by Mats Ek, among other choreographers like Aszure Barton, Robyn Mineko Williams, Daile Carrazana and Alexander Ekman. In 2022 he moved to Chicago and currently performing with Hedwig Dances.
Join us at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts for Open Technique Classes with the Ruth Page Professional Dance Training Program*, select Fridays at 9:30am. The class will feature rotating guest artists and Ruth Page School of Dance faculty. Method and technique will vary by teacher.
*The Ruth Page Professional Dance Training Program is an elite group of pre-professional dancers, ages 17-25 who train daily, 9am-4pm, August – June at the Ruth Page School of Dance.
Trainee members will hone their contemporary and ballet techniques in an international environment of artists and educators with dedicated time and personalized attention to create lifelong ambassadors for the art of dance who embrace diverse cultures as a source of inspiration and human self-expression.
