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Page 4 The Blue Banner October 18,200li 0ci Features Cuban dance entertaining SEAN STEVENS/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Giles Collard performs a piece entitled “Letting Go” for the Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatres “Cuban Cabaret Moderne” Sept. 30. Sarah-Vance Goodman Features Reporter Cuban culture invaded the Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre Sept. 28 until Sept. 30. The performance was wonderfully entertaining, intensely different and nothing 1 would have expected. 1 he theater, located on Commerce Street, is a small hole-in-the-wall. I parked in a nearby church parking lot and followed the sound of bongo drums and cheering that emanated from outside the doors of the studio. For a second, 1 wondered whether or not the dancers outside of the theater were part of the show. As I got closer, 1 real ized the per formers were dancing in the street along with the audi ence. In full cos tume and faces carefully painted with makeup, the performers in ter m i n g 1 e d with casually dressed ama- teurs. About 50 chairs sat on a series of platforms inside the theater. Ten minutes before show time, there were only eight seats filled. The stage, a small floor space, appeared meager for dancing. I began to wonder whether this performance was a mistake. Later, I realized the audience played a continuous part in the performances, including the pre- show entertainment outside. The lights went off and left view ers in a dark silence, and then a Erin Kinney dances with Nicholas Morrison. spotlight abruptly shone on a danc ing couple. Although the performers were skilled, this first dance did not impress me. It was a seductive rendition with a Caribbean flair, multiple pelvic thrusts and hip rotations. It was a little slow to start the show. The next act began with one young woman positioned on the latex floor, poetically talking to God. Her gestures were perfect as she expressed her dismay standing at the gates of heaven and wishing to return to earth. By mirroring a diary entry, the piece, “Choosing a Life,” struck a chord; it was simply truth to which I related. “Tourist Trap,” another act per formed by one person on stage, depicted a girl pro tecting her suit case. Meanwhile, she went through the suitcase and pulled out travel logs, money, toi let paper and a camera. As difficult as it may seem, all of her motions were choreographed, but she pulled it off with smooth movements and circles around the travel bag. Of course, the entire show con cluded jubilantly in a song and dance, “HechoEn Cuba.” Most of the audience rose and joined the performers on stage for one last boogie. The ACDT players took a trip to Cuba this summer to experience the culture in its many flavors. They left the country with the culmina tion of spoken dialogue, poetry, prose, drama and dance movements. The show was put on with won derful gusto. 1 could tell the com pany had marvelous fun being on stage, and I admit, I too had a blast. SEAN STEVENS/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Anima brings Brazilian flavor to UNCA Megan Fazekas Features Reporter Anima presented a cornucopia of diverse music styles blended with an authentic Brazillian sound to listeners in Lipinsky Auditorium Oct. 6. They captured me and other mem bers of the audience with their amazing music. The performers consisted of six musicians whose different instru^ ments and techniques defined the music. The instruments used were classical and 10-string guitars, Bra zilian fiddles, harpsichord and drums. Anima’s quick rhythms and off beat riffs impressed me. Sometimes the music rushed into a frenzy of noise after several lulling melodies with quiet vocals. Anima had great stage presence. Arranged in a semicircle, I could see every member clearly. They dressed in fabrics of rich gold, green and red colors. Even though the band members were bright and animated, they still maintained a humble, laid-back at titude. Anima played mostly traditional Brazilian folk songs. I loved it when the singer, Isa Taube, a soprano, sang so quickly and rhythmically that it sounded almost like Portuguese-style rap Even the drummer, Dalga Larrondo, played some funky beats that sounded like modern hip-hop. Larrondo would slide his finger nails across the drum, and then slap it. It reminded me of the sound of spinning records. He also played a large terracotta jug that reminded me of old school beat boxing. Each musician had his or her time in the spotlight for a solo or a small ensemble. They had a chance to present their musical abilities without the other music interfering. I enjoyed guitar ist Paulo Frerie’s classical guitar solo. Valeria Bittar had a large array of recorders. One was called the Kuluta, an indigenous wind instru ment from the tribes of Brazil. She also used the Lebanon flute, mejuez. I was impressed when I saw her play two recorders at once. Bittar was friendly to the audience as she tried to explain the purpose of Anima. Anima was originally arranged to play European Renaissance and Baroque music. Eventually, most of the European instruments, ex cept the harpsichord and classical guitar, were phased out to include Brazilian instruments. The classical fiddle was replaced with Brazilian fiddles, which have more earthy tones and vibrations than other fiddles or violins. “Our decision to perform music of the oral tradition, drifting to ward medieval and renaissance music, and also to work collectively “I ipl to SEAN STEVENS/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Isa Taube sings the lead vocals for Anima Oct. 6 in Lipinsky Auditorium. Anima blends traditional Brazilian and European music to create their electric sound. on the arrangements, has made us experience and revive faded and distant values,” said Bittar. My favorite songs were “Baiaozim Calungo” and “Je Vivroie Liemenr.” The songs were arranged beauti fully. I particularly liked the fast pace drums and fiddle. The songs each tell of traditions and the way of life for troubadours. Most of the songs had beautiful poetry that went along with them, but Anima turned it into vocals. Even though I had never heard Anima’s music before, there was something nostalgic about it that took me back in time. At the same time, I was also think ing, what in the world is she singing about? I wish I understood Portu guese so that I could actually un derstand the depth of the lyrics. Of course, there were times when she was singing so fast that I prob ably wouldn’t have understood, even if I did speak Portuguese. I felt a connection to the perform ers onstage. The setting was very intimate be cause I was sitting up so close. I swear I could see them looking right back at me. They are a world famous group, and UNCA was fortunate to have them play. I was glad to be support ing such a talented group. OVh Q fl % CAREER FAIR Tuesday, October 23, 2001 10:00 am -1:00 pm at the Justice Gym Some of the Organizations Represented at the Fair: Education Buncombe County Schools !redell"Statesville Schools Burke County Schbols Catawba County Schools General Business Asheville Dodge APAC-Carbllna Belk Inc. Enterprise Rent-a-Car Financial Services Centura Bank Wells Fargo Financial Hometown Bank Community Social Services Literacy Council of Buncombe Co, Ellada Homes, Inc. 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