Malevo
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Main Stage @ 8pm
Passionate drumming, explosive dance, and fiery theatrics – Argentina’s answer to Stomp and Riverdance.
Malevo is an electrifying all-male dance troupe that reimagines Malambo, a traditional Argentine folk dance, with a modern and transgressive approach, fusing it with flamenco and urban percussion. Testing strength, dexterity, and agility; flamenco, tango, and Irish stepdance elements meet. The result is a performance that pushes the Malambo style beyond its limits and gives audiences an extraordinary visual and sensory theatrical experience unlike any other.
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Main Stage @ 8pm
Passionate drumming, explosive dance, and fiery theatrics – Argentina’s answer to Stomp and Riverdance.
Malevo is an electrifying all-male dance troupe that reimagines Malambo, a traditional Argentine folk dance, with a modern and transgressive approach, fusing it with flamenco and urban percussion. Testing strength, dexterity, and agility; flamenco, tango, and Irish stepdance elements meet. The result is a performance that pushes the Malambo style beyond its limits and gives audiences an extraordinary visual and sensory theatrical experience unlike any other.
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Highly skilled dancers execute zapateo, similar to tap dance, in fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled routines with boleadoras or throwing weapons. Meanwhile, musicians pound out a blend of traditional and avant-garde percussion with impressive precision that will delight both the eyes and ears.
Malevo was named “Cultural Ambassador to the National Identity of Argentina" and boasts a rich history of performances all over the globe. Their credits include special performances with Latin pop sensation Ricky Martin and Cirque du Soleil, a year-long residency at Universal Studios Japan, and a notable achievement as semi-finalists on the hit TV show America’s Got Talent.
Backed by a live band, MALEVO is a fiery, pulsating South American sensation slaying audiences across the globe.
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Malevo was named “Cultural Ambassador to the National Identity of Argentina" and boasts a rich history of performances all over the globe. Their credits include special performances with Latin pop sensation Ricky Martin and Cirque du Soleil, a year-long residency at Universal Studios Japan, and a notable achievement as semi-finalists on the hit TV show America’s Got Talent.
Backed by a live band, MALEVO is a fiery, pulsating South American sensation slaying audiences across the globe.
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