Throughout this week, the Municipal Theater and the Cultural Center will be the main venues for a program designed to bring together professionals and students, offering a vibrant experience for all audiences. The initiative aims to promote dance in its various expressions, from modern dance to collective showcases by the local Dance School.
The play transports us to a banyan tree where four animals coexist: a cat, an owl, a lizard, and a mouse. Although by nature they are prey and predators living with mutual suspicion, everything changes when the cat falls into a hunter's trap.
One of the highlights will be the show The Cat Who Wanted to Change History, by the Thomas Noone Dance company, which will be presented on Sunday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m. This production, part of the State Program for Performing Arts (PLATEA) of the Ministry of Culture, combines dance, puppets, and visual effects to tell a story based on a traditional Hindu tale. The plot explores themes of loyalty and trust through the interaction of four animals, notable for its puppets manipulated by dancers and a modular set design.
Training will also play a central role with a Modern Dance MasterClass taught by Marcos Hurtado on Monday, April 27 at 5:00 p.m. Registrations for this activity are in-person at the Cultural Center and have limited spots. Additionally, the Dance School will offer two sessions of workshop showcases, the first on Monday, April 27 and the second on Thursday, April 30, both at 7:00 p.m. with free admission until full capacity is reached.
