The Department of Theatre & Dance, through the generosity of David and Lowell Andreas in honor of their wife and mother, will host the following Artists in Residence during spring semester 2008. Most will include a public master class or public performance:
(Cuban)—World Dance class April 22; his influences will be visible in the Spring Collection concert
René D. Thompson has been a professional Latin dancer for 27 years, 20 of those years as an instructor and choreographer. Born and raised in Cuba, René brings a wealth of knowledge of music and dance, as well as their cultural context to his audience. He teaches the uniquely Cuban steps of Salsa, Chachacha, Rumba and Mambo and other traditional Cuban rhythms. He always includes the "heart" of the Cuban style, which has its foundation in Africa and Spain, as well as his homeland of Cuba.
For more information and performance locations, visit us back here often.
