Written by DCist contributor Meghan Welsh
Cultures will collide this weekend at The Kennedy Center as Dana Tai Soon Burgess & Company presents the world premiere of “Chico Latino,” a work which explores the intersection of Asian American and Latin American communities throughout the Americas.
“Chico Latino” is a fusion of Latin and Asian modern dance, and the program will also include classic works by the choreographer, inspired by his experiences, such as a visit to Pakistan and his own family’s history. The group has more of an international reach than many others in the area, with company members hailing from all over the world, and is the only one rooted in the Asian-American style.
Following this weekend’s shows, the company will be off to New York and then heads to India. They recently toured throughout the Middle East, and even blogged about it.
When DCist spoke with director Burgess earlier this week, he told us that the work is more about an interweaving of cultures than any specific one.
