The company Hispanic Ballet returns to the stage at the City Center in New York to present Dona Peroninspired by the former first lady of Argentina Eva Peron (1919-1952), a show with which the celebration of the 50th anniversary of its foundation closes.
The company, a benchmark for the Latino community, founded by the Venezuelan Tina Ramirezwill perform from April 1 to 3 as part of the first City Center Dance Festivalafter two years of the covid-19 pandemic.
The work is an “explosive” portrait of Eva “Evita” Perón, one of the most recognized and controversial women in Argentine history, with choreography by Anabelle Lopez Ochoaindicates a statement from the company.
Illegitimate daughter of a prosperous farmer, she hid that shameful past as she rose from dancehall artist to first lady of Argentina (after marrying Juan Domingo Perón), all before her untimely death at the age of 33.adds the statement from Ballet Hispánico, under the artistic direction of Cuban Eduardo Vilaró, also executive director of the organization.
Dona Peron It will also show that her work as an activist and advocate for women and the working class of Argentina generated skepticism as she indulged in the opulence of an upper-class life.
“A voice for the people or a lying actress? López Ochoa explores these divergent legacies and more in this work”further indicates the statement.
“She is not a fairy tale character, she is not a literary character. She’s a real woman, and for me, it’s interesting to put her on stage because she’s hard to identify.”he claimed.
Designer Mark Eric is in charge of creating nearly 100 costume pieces for Dona Peronseven of which cost $4,000 each, according to the Ballet Hispánico website.
Eva Perón died due to cancer on July 26, 1952 at the age of 33, after which she received official honors, including the title of Spiritual Chief of the Nation. (I)
Source: Eluniverso
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