Monarcas Soñadoras 2019 (Dreaming Monarchs)
Choreographer: Joel Valentín-Martínez
Dancers: Maggie Dalzell, Maddie Durmowicz, Annie Huycke, Maggie Kates, Annie Lee, Lauren Loesberg, Julianna Marchant, Melissa Perry Becca Schwartz, Elizabeth Solleder
Music: “Las Manos de mi Madre” by Mercedes Sosa, “China Gates” and “Phrygian Gates” 1 & 2” by John Adams, “Soñadora” by Y La Bamba
Costumes designer: Jeff Hancock
Lighting designer: Daphne Manuela Agosin Orellana
Sound designer: Connor Ciesil
Video designer: Enki Andrews
NOTE: This piece is an homage to my mother, and to all the woman seeking and dreaming of a better life on this planet.
Performed at Northwestern University’s 2019 Danceworks production, Joel Valentín-Martínez as Artistic Director.