Arena Stage and DC Casineros to Host Dance Party After DESTINY OF DESIRE, 9/13

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater in partnership with renowned dance company DC Casineros will host DESIRE A DANCE, a FREE Latin American dance party and class on Sunday, September 13, 2015, following the 7:30 p.m. performance of the world-premiere telenovela-inspired comedy DESTINY OF DESIRE.

Participants will receive instruction from dance experts in Cha Cha Chá, Rueda de Casino, Afro-Cuban Rumba and more, and beginners and experienced dancers are encouraged to attend for a lively evening of cocktails and sizzling choreography. Admittance to this event is free with the purchase of a ticket to DESTINY OF DESIRE.

Written by local Mexican-American playwright Karen Zacarias, DESTINY OF DESIRE features an all-Latino company and runs September 11-October 18, 2015. For additional information and to purchase tickets visit arenastage.org/shows-tickets/the-season/productions/destiny-of-desire.

Founded in 2005 by Amanda Gill and Adrian Valdivia, DC Casineros is respected for their remarkable ability to dance with the sabor and energy of Cuba. This world-renowned dance company performs popular and folkloric Cuban dances, including Casino dance, Rueda de Casino, Son, Afro-Cuban Rumba and Cha Cha Chá. DC Casineros has performed at over 200 venues in the D.C. area and over 20 Salsa Congresses around the world. Along with their passion for performing, DC Casineros dedicates time and energy to bringing dance classes and demonstrations to the D.C. community. For more, go to dccasineros.org.

DESIRE A DANCE will take place at the Catwalk Café, Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, located at 1101 Sixth St., SW, Washington, DC 20024 (Metro: Waterfront/Green Line). For more information, visit www.arenastage.org.