The Joyce Theater Foundation, Linda Shelton Executive Director, proudly presents the return engagement of Malpaso Dance Company from March 3 – 8.  Following the Cuban company’s successful U.S. debut at The Joyce last spring, Malpaso’s ten dancers will present two New York premieres by artistic director Osnel Delgado and choreographer Trey McIntyre.  Tickets range in price from $10-$59 ($26-$37 for Joyce Theater members), and can be purchased through JoyceCharge at 212-242-0800 or via the internet at www.joyce.org.  The Joyce Theater is located at 175 Eighth Avenue at 19th Street.
 
Malpaso Dance Company, founded in 2012 by Fernando Saez and former members of Danza Contemporánea de Cuba, Osnel Delgado and Daileidys Carrazana Gonzalez, will perform a program of two New York premieres.  Despedida, inspired by Jorge Luis Borge’s poem of the same name, is choreographed by Artistic Director Osnel Delgado and set to an original score by Grammy Award-winning Cuban-American composer Arturo O’Farrill, who, along with the Afro Cuban Jazz Ensemble, will perform the music live.  Blending dance styles from contemporary ballet to capoeira, Despedida showcases the virtuosity and strength of the troupe’s dancers.  Under Fire, created by acclaimed American choreographer Trey McIntyre, is an intimate and poetic portrait of renewal after destruction set to music by Grandma Kelsey, an Idaho-based singer/songwriter.  With costumes by Reid Bartelme and lighting by Al Crawford, Under Fire was commissioned by The Joyce Theater specifically for Malpaso Dance Company and received its world premiere at the Marti Theater in Cuba in January 2015.
 
With this upcoming presentation of Malpaso, The Joyce is advancing its 13-year history of involvement with Cuba and its thriving dance community.  Through a people-to-people license, Joyce staff members and supporters have traveled to Cuba since 2001, helping to bridge the gap through cultural and artistic exchange.  Building on the relationships, understanding, and expertise gained through its travels and special projects, The Joyce is pleased to provide a prominent platform for Malpaso to reach audiences in the United States. 

Malpaso Dance Company will be at The Joyce Theater from March 3 – 8, 2015.  The performance schedule is as follows: Tuesday – Wednesday at 7:30pm; Thursday – Friday at 8pm; Saturday at 2pm & 8pm; and Sunday at 2pm & 7:30pm.  Curtain Chat, a free post-performance talkback with members of the company, will take place on Wednesday, March 4.  This enlightening discussion is open to all patrons attending that evening’s performance.  Tickets are $10-$59 ($26-$37 for Joyce members) and can be arranged by callingJoyceCharge at 212-242-0800 or online at www.joyce.org.  Please note: ticket prices are subject to change. The Joyce Theater is located at 175 Eighth Avenue at 19th Street.  For more info, please visit www.Joyce.org.