Danza Contemporánea de Cuba returns to one of its main venues, the Avellaneda Hall of the National Theater of Cuba, with a season in which the dance company itself will play a central role.

On September 25, 26, and 27 at 5:00 p.m., the audience will be able to see *Katharsis Morphé* by George Céspedes; *Reversible* by Belgian-Colombian choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa; and *Mambo 3XXI*, also by Céspedes. The three works on the program require a special rapport among the performers, owing both to their dynamic nature and the diverse ensemble configurations each piece demands.

This capacity to function as a single unit—without sacrificing the individual expressive potential of each dancer—once again highlights one of the company's key strengths.

The program opens with *Katharsis Morphé*, a recent premiere created by the choreographer for the company; it draws inspiration from the mystical quality of songs by prominent Cuban singer-songwriters and from art’s power to question reality and foster transformation.

Next is *Reversible*, a work by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa that explores gender constructs and their symbolic and social resonance in the shaping of identity.

The program concludes with *Mambo 3XXI*, one of George Céspedes’ most successful works, conceived as a celebration of Cuban music and culture and their role in the nation's artistic and social life.

These three pieces, each with its own distinct language and universe, find common ground in the power of the ensemble.

The season marks the 67th anniversary of Danza Contemporánea de Cuba and other major cultural institutions founded in 1959; it also joins the commemorations for the 50th anniversary of the Ministry of Culture and the centenary of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro.

These performances at the National Theater will precede an extensive international tour, through which the company—led by Miguel Iglesias—will soon bring its repertoire to various stages across Europe.

Translated by Amilkal Labañino / CubaSí Translation Staff