ALL STARS BRAVA THEATER DIGITAL PROGRAM

COM PAÑ ÍA ALL STAR S
SAN TIAGO DE CU BA
PRESEN T S
CR IOLLA AÑ ORAN Z A
Brava Theater, M ay 21-22, 2016

CR IOLLA AÑ ORAN Z A
Script and Direction: Santiago Carnago Lopez
Visual Design: Lazaro Arias (Lachi)
Voice Over: R audelis M artinez
General Direction: Jorge Luna Roque
Producer: Rueda Con R itmo
Program Design: Alexia N ader
Dancers
N aiviv Plutin Pacheco
Kerlins Borrero Bernardo
M agalis Ochoa Williamson
Silvia Darlenis Bonne Diaz
N oralis Cando M oreno
Andy Williams H anlan Danger
Jorge Edgardo Bridon Smith
Heriberto Garcia Andreu
Ivan Larrondo Tamayo
Yurisnel R amón Castellanos Espinosa
Yenne Guibert Portuondo (special guest in "Homenaje a Revé")

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR
?Criolla Añoranza? es un espectáculo eminentemente danzario, con propuestas
de alta complejidad en sus coreografías y vestuarios adecuados a cada muestra,
está concebido sobre la base de un repertorio de ritmos auténticamente cubanos,
aunque no deja de proponer algunos cuadros con otros ritmos caribeños, sobre
todo los que interactúan con la cultura cubana. La puesta en escena, aunque no
pretende contar una historia, respeta un orden sucesivo de la aparición de la
música y sus ritmos en la isla, que van desde el son y la guajira, hasta el muy
actualizado reguetón y la rueda de casino, donde se muestran las mayores
habilidades de estos bailarines con gran oficio y profesionalidad. Colorido y
maestría en la ejecución de sus bailes es el mayor regalo al espectador que va a
disfrutar de aproximadamente una hora y un quarto de la más elegante muestra
de bailes cubanos y caribeños que hayan podido presenciar, directamente llegados
de la Isla M aravillosa que es Cuba y de su joya más preciada en la cultura
nacional: Santiago de Cuba.
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?Criolla Añoranza? is a dance show par excellence, featuring a variety of highly
complex choreographies and costumes that highlight the beauty of each
individual piece. The show is based on a repertoire of authentic Cuban dance
rhythms, but showcases numbers with other Caribbean rhythms, especially the
ones with strong connections to Cuban culture. T he show?s mise-en-scène wasn?t
designed to tell a story. However, it follows the history of the appearance of
musical and dance rhythms on the island, from son and guajira to the very current
reguetón and rueda de casino, which displays the dancers?skills, purpose and
professionalism. Brilliant color and technical mastery in the execution of these
dances are the greatest gifts to the spectator, who will enjoy an hour and fifteen
minutes of the most elegant demonstrations of Cuban and Caribbean dances they
have ever seen, coming directly from the marvelous island of Cuba and its most
precious cultural jewel of national culture, Santiago de Cuba.
? Jorge Luna Roque

COMPAÑÍA ALL STARS
La Compañía Danzaria All Stars de Santiago de Cuba se funda el 7 de enero de
2004 bajo la dirección de Jorge Luna Roque, su actual director y coreógrafo. En
sus doce años de existencia, esta agrupación danzaria ha participado en disímiles
eventos, espectáculos y festivales a todos los niveles, alzándose con importantes
lauros, como la Beca N acional de Creación Danzaria Sara Lamerán y múltiples
premios en Festivales de Artistas Universitarios a nivel del país. All Stars ostenta la
categoría nacional que otorga el Consejo N acional de Casas de Cultura. Gracias a
sus resultados artísticos la compañía ha realizado giras a Holanda, Alemania,
Suiza, Francia, Estados Unidos y M éxico. Sus integrantes, jóvenes universitarios
santiagueros, son defensores por antonomasia de los bailes populares tradicionales
y de salón cubanos, aunque también sobresalen en el repertorio de la agrupación
nuestros bailes campesinos, el complejo de la rumba y variadas expresiones
danzarias del folklore latinoamericano y caribeño.
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T he dance company All Stars from Santiago de Cuba was founded on January 7,
2004 under the direction of Jorge Luna Roque, its current director and
choreographer. In its twelve years of existence, this dance group has participated
in various events, shows and festivals of all levels, garnering important honors
such as the Beca N acional de Creación Danzaria Sara Lamerán and multiple
prizes in the Festivales de Artistas Universitarios at the national level.
T he All Stars holds the honor of being in the category of a national dance troupe
by Cuba?s Consejo N acional de Casas de Cultura. Because of the quality of its
artistic performances, the group has successfully toured the N etherlands,
Germany, Switzerland, France, M exico and the United States. Its dancers, young
college students from Santiago, are exemplary champions of Cuban traditional
popular dances and bailes de salón, though in the group?s repertoire, country
dances, rumba, and various Latin American and Caribbean folkloric dances also
stand out.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Jorge began his artistic career in 1990 at the school Pepito Tey where he created
the educational center's artistic brigade, which participated in various events and
festivals. Before founding the All Stars in 2004, he organized cultural events at
the Instituto Pre Universitario Vocacional de Ciencias Exactas Antonio M aceo
Grajales and formed another artistic brigade which obtained the grand prize in
the provincial festival of the Federación Estudiantil de la Enseña M edia. In 2003,
with the students of the vocational school of the Universidad of Oriente, he
created the rueda de casino group La M aquinaria del Sabor.
In his 11 years as director of the All Stars, he has participated in various events,
festivals and shows at the provincial, national and international level. T hese
include: Festivals del Caribe, M atamoros Son, Alabanza, Baila en Cuba, Festival
Internacional OLORU N , ALABAN Z A, T V shows, and national university
festivals. He has also judged couples and rueda de casino competitions in many
popular dance festivals both in and outside Santiago de Cuba. Thanks to his
artistic accomplishments, he has successfully completed tours in France,
Germany, the N etherlands, Switzerland and the United States. As founder of the
All Stars, he has championed the importance of the dedication, discipline, talent
and unity that makes this dance group not just a team, but a family with a stamp
that represents la cubanidad.

ABOUT THE DANCERS
N aiviv, Andy, Ivan, K erlins and Yurisnel are founding members of the All
Stars and have danced in the group for twelve years, earning several awards such
as all the grand prizes in the Festivales Danzarias from 2007 to 2011, and the
grand prize for ?Best Choreography? in Santiago?s carnival from 2008 to 2011.
M any of them have performed in tours across Europe, M exico and the United
States. Apart from their work in the All Stars, many of the dancers have earned
advanced degrees in M echanical Engineering (Andy), Chemistry (N aiviv),
Physical Education (Ivan). Yurisnel works as a journalist, and Kerlins as a dance
professor.
Bridon and M agalis joined the All Stars in 2007 after taking part in the youth
group Impacto Juvenil and studying at the Escuela Instructores de Arte. They
have performed all over Europe with the All Stars.
Pillín (Heriberto) joined the All Stars in 2010 after earning a degree in Tourism
from the Universidad de Oriente. He participated in the All Stars?European
tour.
Silvia and N oralis joined the All Stars in 2015 after taking part in the youth
groups Impacto Juvenil and Arieto (respectively) and studying at the Escuela
Instructores de Arte. Outside the All Stars, they have worked as dance instructors
at local schools and have participated in dance events in the M unicipal and
Provincial categories.
Yenne was born in Guantanamo, Cuba, and is a graduate, in M athematics, of
the Universidad Pedagogica de Guantanamo. She has worked as a dancer and
singer for 26 years, and currently teaches Afro-Cuban dances and directs the
group Explosión Rumbera.

CRIOLLA AÑORANZA
Canto de luna llena, hastío de la montaña
Y la palma que se yergue en su nostalgia
Barca que cruza el caribe color de los girasoles
Santa Bárbara y los amores de una criolla añoranza
?Cubanía?
M usic: ?Somos Cubanos,? by Los Van Van
Choreographed by Jorge Bridon
In this opening piece, the dancers prove their versatility by performing a variety of dances:
flamenco, rumba, Franco-H aitian dances, country dances, sones, and more!
Canta Santiago y su canto, espuma es en la garganta ardiente
Baila criolla ciudad de amaneceres
Trasnocha el trovador y se bebe el alcohol de su guitarra Morena.
Risa en sus calles, alegre su gente y ese sol ardiente que les
inunda y le ilumina
Santiago de Cuba, guitarras y sones
Tambor y Bembé del bueno, que sacude las entrañas y que te
deja Inquieta la respiración enrejada
Repicar de cueros que enturbia la mirada con el amarillo color
de los Girasoles
Mar serena de olas perfectas que besan la bahía quieta
"Estampa Campesina"
M usic: Collage of Rhythms, by Conjunto M ajagua
Choreographed by Reynaldo Salazar
In this lively, feisty, and sensual number, two teams of dancers? one dressed in red, one in
blue? face off in a friendly competition. One team represents folkloric and country dances
and the other, popular dances.

"Son Homenaje a Los Compadres"
M usic: M edley of Sones, by Septeto Santiaguero
Choreographed by Jorge Luna Roque
This choreography was inspired by the important career of musician Reynaldo H ierrezuelo,
who, together with Compay Segundo, formed the duo Los Compadres. In this piece, we
hear Latin Grammy winners Septeto Santiaguero interpreting the songs of Los Compadres.
"Homenaje a Juan Formell"
M usic: ?Si A Una M amita,? by Los Van Van
Choreographed by Jorge Luna Roque
The work of Juan Formell reflects a rhythmic authenticity and serves as a chronicle of our
times. We honor his importance as a Cuban cultural figure with this work.
A WORD FROM T H E D I RECT OR
"Identidad"
M usic: ?El N ecio,? by Yoruba Andabo
Choreographed by Yuneidi Bejerano
A fundamental part of the rumba cycle, the fast-paced and cheerful guaguancó is a partner
dance that represents the assertion of male and female gender identities. This choreography
reaches a harmony that captivates the audience.
Con la llegada del conquistador a la tierra cubana, las corrientes danzarias de la vieja Europa invaden los
salones de baile de los criollos nativos, el Minuét, la Contradanza el Rigodón son influyentes de todas
nuestras festividades hasta que el son nacido en la parte mas oriental de la isla llega a la habana y junto al
ritmo criollo aparece la nueva forma melódica y cadenciosa de hacer un baile de parejas, adaptado a las
costumbres y modos del cubano, su gracia sensual y la manera de ceñir la cintura de su mulata, asi nace el
baile nacional de Cuba: El Danzón.

"Baile N acional de Cuba"
M usic: ?Bodas de oro,? by Electo Rosell (Chepín)
Choreographed by Jorge Luna Roque
Created by the musician M iguel Faílde from M atanzas, Cuba in 1879, danzón is considered
to be Cuba?s national dance because since its inception, it has been the most genuine display
of partner dancing, replacing foreign rhythms and melding other Cuban variants like son and
bolero.
I N T ERM ISSION
"Arcoiris Cubano"
M usic: M edley by Various Artists: Juan Luis Guerra, William Vivanco, Orquesta Casino de
la Playa, M araca
Choreographed by Yuneidis Bejerano
This piece features the dance styles pilón, cha-cha-cha, mambo, and casino.
Rey de la rumba y el bambuco, de las leyendas de Ochún, de la macumba y la
piña, del Turquino y el Tandil.
Voces negras que nos unen, piel mulata y sudor, los ancestros son los mismos del Caribe que nació en
barcas de
girasoles y el amalá de Changó
Quema el grito en su garganta, fuego del Náhuati
Tambor te llama Jamaica, Barbados que te nombra lucumí
Venezuela, Colombia, y mandinga, Martinica, Ocantomí
"Homenaje a Elio Revé"
M usic: M edley by Elito Revé y Su Charangón
Choreographed by Jorge Luna Roque
Considered to be a master founder of generations of musicians and defender of changüí
rhythms as the antecedents of traditional son, Elio Revé inspires this staging in which the All
Stars dancers display their theatrical talents through their casino. The Orisha dance of
Yemaya adds a profound element of African identity.

"Fiesta Caribeña"
M usic: M edley, Various Artists
Choreographed by Reynaldo Salazar
Widely popular throughout the Caribbean, carnival dances date back many years yet
maintain the same flavor nowadays. This piece recreates these festivities and shows the
proximity of these rhythms to Cuban identity and its ethnic mix. Dances performed include
merengue, calypso and kizomba.
"Chicos Chancletas"
A Collective Choreography
This is a moment where we?ll share the meter and rhythms of popular dances and bailes de
salón with the audience, using wooden sandals, a Cuban domestic staple, as claves, typical
Cuban percussive instruments.
"Las M arias"
M usic: ?H istoria Verdadera,? by H avana d?Primera
Choreographed by Agustin Delgado
This piece highlights the company?s female dancers with mixed-genre moves found in both
contemporary dance and variété shows.
"Lo Que Tengo Yo"
M usic: ?Lo Que Tengo Yo,? by Los 4 and Charanga H abanera
Choreographed by Yuneidi Bejerano
Cuban reguetón is fueled by the rhythms of the popular dances of the country, but it?s also part
of the genero urbano. So in this piece, the dancers perform onstage without losing the stamp
that identifies them as Cubans.
A GOOD BYE FROM T H E D I RECT OR

"Pegao"
M usic: ?El Que Sabe Está Callao,? by H avana d?Primera
Choreographed by Jorge Luna Roque
This piece embodies the essence of Cuban dance in all of its forms, and expresses the
rhythms, genres and varieties that make up the roots of an authentic Cuban, without any
influences, and with extreme artistic rigor.
"Llévatela"
M usic: ?La Fruta,? Pupy y Los Que Son Son
Choreographed by Jorge Luna Roque
This is our see-you-later with a hug to our respectful audience and with a memory that
should linger in one?s mind as CR IOLLA AÑ ORAN Z A.
Thank You
We would like to thank everyone who has supported and collaborated to make this
show happen, particularly:
M inisterio de Cultura en Cuba
Teatro Heredia de Santiago de Cuba
La Embajada de los Estados Unidos en Cuba
M inisterio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba
Anastacia Cuellar, and the Brava Theater staff
Donors, volunteers, students in the Rueda Con R itmo and Bay Area Cuban dance
communities
A special thanks to Ryan and Sidney for making this gathering possible. Without your
will, none of what we shown today would have been a reality.

COMPAÑÍA ALL STARS BAY AREA RESIDENCY
The All Stars are just starting their residency in the Bay Area. Please join them for their
full three week schedule of activities:
5/27, 7:30 - 11:55pm: Salsa and Rueda Classes and Party with the All Stars at ODC
5/29, All Day: SF Carnaval Parade, Stage Performance, and After Party
5/31, 7:30 - 9:30pm: All Stars Workshops in M ountain View
6/1, 6:00 - 10:00pm: All Stars Workshops in Santa Cruz
6/3, 5:00 - 8:30pm: Friday N ights at the de Young with the All Stars and Rueda Con
R itmo
6/4, 12:00 - 4:30pm: Intensive All Stars Workshops in Oakland
6/5, 11:30am - 5:00pm: Intensive All Stars Workshops in San Francisco
For the complete schedule please visit: RuedaConR itmo.com/events/all-stars
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Study Dance in Santiago de Cuba with the All Stars:
Trips planned for July, October, and December 2016
RuedaConR itmo.com/cuba-trips

IS EXPANDING
Brava! for Women in the Arts, owner and operator of
Brava Theater Center,
is excited to announce we will soon complete our renovated storefront on
24th Street for more performances, community events, and arts education.
Brava Theater Center, a historic landmark, is one of few venues in the Bay
Area continually operating as a theater since 1926. As a patron, you may
have seen the storefront boarded up for the last 7 years. We are thrilled to
finally have all of our permits and nearly enough funding to reopen our
transformed storefront into offices and arts programming spaces.
With construction set to begin this summer, our plan is to open the new
spaces by the end of the year. We have raised $1 million so far for the project.
We still need an additional $50,000.
Please help us reach our goal by making a tax-deductible contribution
at our website www.brava.org
or by sending a check to
Brava! for Women in the Arts 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
We hope you will be part of the festivities as we celebrate the opening, the
90th birthday of our building, the 30th birthday of our organization, and the
20th anniversary of Brava owning this treasured center for art and community.
Thank you for your generosity and investment in this treasured venue!!