On Thursday, August 15 at 5:00 p.m., New Hampshire Dance Collaborative (NHDC) will host Excerpts and Investigations: Milonga! at Kimball Jenkins School of Art in Concord.
Free to the public, the event will preview excerpts from Lila Production’s upcoming show, Milonga!, at The Music Hall Lounge in Portsmouth on Sunday, August 18 and investigations into their approach to performance. Milonga! will feature Alejandro Figliolo, a renowned tango dancer, teacher, and choreographer from Buenos Aires.
According to NHDC Founder Joan Brodsky, Excerpts and Investigations (E&I) is an immersive, multi-disciplinary experience that features expressive movement and discussions that promote deeper understanding.
“E&I reveals the creative process behind performance and dance,” she said. “It’s a chance to peel back the layers of expressive arts in approachable and interesting ways.”
For those unfamiliar with tango, Lila Productions Co-Founder Elyssa Moyer said E&I is “a unique opportunity” to not just see it in action, but learn more about it.
“Tango dance is intimate and expressive, emphasizing connection, improvisation, and intricate footwork,” she explained. “It involves a close embrace between partners and reflects the passion and resilience of the Argentine people. We are looking forward to this special preview performance.”
NHDC’s fourth iteration of E&I, Excerpts and Investigations: Milonga! begins at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 15 at Kimball Jenkins School of Art in Concord. The event will feature wine and a short, moderated discussion followed by a brief performance by Figliolo and Nathan and Elyssa Moyer, co-founders of Lila Productions.
Founded in 2017, NHDC’s mission is to make dance and expressive movements more well-understood and accessible to the public. Lila Productions is a Fellow in NHDC’s NH Dance Accelerator. To learn more about Lila Productions, visit lilaproductions.org.