The Brand Associates Dance Series\, curate d by acclaimed choreographer\, teacher and producer Jamie Nichols\, presen ts top dance companies from Southern California performing site-specific w ork in non-traditional performance spaces around Brand Library &\; Art Center. \;
\nAfro-Peruvian Experience Dance Co. reflects t he cultural heritage of the African diaspora in Peru and showcases traditi onal musical instruments such as el cajó\;n (drawer)\, la cajita (bo x) and la quijada (jaw). Director Nadia Calmet has more than 30 year s of experience promoting the culture of Peru around the world. By integra ting art from a holistic perspective\, the dance company&rsquo\;s performa nces result in the cultural resistance and resilience of Peru&rsquo\;s Afr ican ancestors on stage. The performance at Brand\, &ldquo\;Afro-Peruvian experience: Echoes of Resistance\,&rdquo\; will be a cultural journey thro ugh the African diaspora in Peru\, its music\, theater\, poetry and Afro-P eruvian dances such as: Panalivios\, Zamacuecas and Festejos.
\nThis performance will take place in the Brand Library Plaza.
\nThe Dance Series performances are sponsored by the \;Brand Associates.
\nFor more inf ormation on the series\, visit \;BrandLibrary.org/Dance-Series
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\nFree\, limited parking is available in Brand Park. An accessib le entrance and accessible parking for cars with a disabled parking placar d or license plate is located on the East side of Brand Library.
\nF or additional information about this event\, please contact Brand Library &\; Art Center at (818) 548-2051 \;or send us an email at \;Info@BrandLibrary.org .
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