Calpulli Mexican Dance Company to Perform at Aaron Davis Hall, 11/1

Calpulli Mexican Dance Company brings its celebrated repertoire to Aaron Davis Hall on the historic campus of the City College of New York on Saturday November 1st, 2014 at 2PM and 7PM. The program includes a vibrant celebration of Mexican traditions in dance and live music. The company will present Dia de los Muertos (Day of the dead), a captivating work that evokes the unending relationship between the living and the departed with music and dance as the language that transcends. Passionate live music, amusing characters, breathtaking dance, and larger-than-life surprises for all ages.

A tribute to the heart and soul of Mexico here in New York City, under the Artistic Direction of Alberto Lopez and Musical Direction of George Saenz, the Company of 20 dancers and core of musicians will make their Aaron Davis Hall debut. For more than a decade, Calpulli has recreated folk dances celebrating Mexican traditions and new contemporary works.

"Calpulli is an ensemble of extraordinary musicians and dancers" said Gregory Shanck, Managing Director of The City College Center for the Arts. "We are so excited about working with Calpulli for the first time in this Dia de los Muertos celebration. We are looking forward to transforming Aaron Davis Hall into an exciting Day of the Dead destination."

Calpulli Mexican Dance Company celebrates the rich, regional dance traditions of Mexico's diverse cultural history, interpreted through its charismatic and unique artistic vision. Founded in 2003, Calpulli is dedicated to the traditions of Mexico and Mexican-American cultural expression through dance and music. Its mission is to produce dance-based programming incorporating live music and theatre to promote the rich diversity of Mexican cultural heritage.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://adhatccny.org/shows/calpulli-dance-nov-1st/ or call 212-650-6900.

Aaron Davis Hall is located at West 135th Street and Convent Avenue on the historic City College campus. Convent Ave. is one block east of Amsterdam Avenue.

The City College Center for the Arts Inc. is responsible for the planning and presentations of performing and visual arts programs on the campus of the City College of New York with specific attention to City College's performing arts center Aaron Davis Hall. The corporation is also responsible for raising funds that will allow the arts to continue to thrive and grow creating a more dynamic City College experience for all. Our mission is to provide a creative arts center and focal point for The City College of New York, building a sense of community within the College, elevating the profile of Aaron Davis Hall in the greater New York area, and connecting the College to the surrounding community through the arts.