Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre is perfectly suited to adding context, responding, and bringing joy in this moment. Audiences know that Cerqua Rivera tackles big issues and never shies away from challenging conversations. They also know that uniting people in a common humanity is the organization’s goal. This unique company finds common bonds where others only see divisions.
The company's 2020 new work creatively responds to the times and utilizes social distancing.
AMERICAN CATRACHO and ROOT (updated excerpts) – The company is reimagining sections of these critically acclaimed audience favorites informed by the current times. AMERICAN CATRACHO Directed and Curated 2016-2019 by Wilfredo Rivera featuring choreography by Christian Denice and Noelle Kayser and music by Joe Cerqua; ROOT created 2018-2019 by Monique Haley and Joe Cerqua
IDENTITY CITY – Directed and Curated by Wilfredo Rivera, featuring choreography by Shannon Alvis, Katlin Bourgeois, A. Raheim White and music by Joe Cerqua – This new project examines evolving concepts and acceptance (or not) of gender identity (year one of a four-year process) – This year’s work focuses on feelings of isolation and metamorphosis
MOOD SWING – Artistic Director Wilfredo Rivera will lead four choreographers (Shannon Alvis, Katlin Bourgeois, Monique Haley, A. Raheim White) and composer Joe Cerqua in developing duets between musicians and dancers that respond to the current pandemic crisis and social justice movement
October 25 is the Benefit Performance - tickets $75 - 150. It will be a livestreamed concert - our only live concert of the year. November 5-7 we'll broadcast the full concert online - tickets $30-50.
A link will be emailed to ticket buyers 24-48 hours in advance of event. Tickets will be on sale through each event - but Cerqua Rivera advises buying them at least 1 hour before showtime and logging in at least 15 minutes before show time to allow time to address technical difficulties (i.e. reboot your device and convince your kids to stop downloading a movie).
Tickets and details at https://www.cerquarivera.org/schedule
You can donate to Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre online (including setting up a monthly gift to make art every single month!) here or while purchasing a ticket. You can also donate directly through venmo @cerquarivera
