CUNY Dance Initiative Announces Orlando Hernández & The Knee-Heart Connection: Too soon to discover planets, too late to discover islands (Part III)

Join us for a captivating presentation of Too soon to discover planets, too late to discover islands (Part III) by the talented Orlando Hernández & The Knee-Heart Connection! 🎭✨
This innovative work-in-progress showing, organized by the CUNY Dance Initiative, will take place at the Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture in the Bronx.

Immerse yourself in a dynamic blend of tap dancing, live music, mask-work, and physical theater, as this epic dance-theater piece explores the journey of an island and the stories of those who arrive. 🌊🌺
In this latest installment, witness an Afro-Taíno-futurist vision that invites you to journey towards new horizons. Following the performance, engage in an insightful audience talkback! 🗣️

Featuring an extraordinary lineup of performers:

• Keren Abreu
• Jackson Clayton
• Daniel Fisher-Lochhead
• Orlando Hernández
• Gregory Richardson
• Leonardo Sandoval
• Lucas Santana
• Isabella Serricella
• Liberty Styles

Choreography by Orlando Hernández and Music Direction by Danny Fisher-Lochhead, complemented by the creative contributions from musicians including Charles Lloyd, and Behike Marie Nanamaguey Maweiaru. 🎶

This project is supported by the CUNY Dance Initiative residency at the Hostos Center and has also received backing from other esteemed institutions, demonstrating a commitment to nurturing the arts within the community.

Orlando Hernández, acclaimed as “a onetime tap prodigy who’s grown into a history-mining experimentalist” by The New Yorker, is not just a performer and choreographer; he is an artist who grows through dance and storytelling. His work has graced multiple prestigious venues, and he has earned various grants and residencies to further his creative endeavors. 🏆

Don't miss out on this enriching experience! Reserve your free ticket now at Eventbrite and be part of the journey! 🌟

For more information on the CUNY Dance Initiative, which has been a cornerstone in supporting NYC’s dance community, please visit their official website.

Be part of this exciting dance-theater exploration and witness art that transcends boundaries!

✨Tickets are free with RSVP! ✨