DANCING THE MURAL: All the Colors of the Rainbow
When Sacramento-based choreographer Diego Campos first laid eyes on the South Tucson community-inspired "Color the Mural," he was immediately drawn to the vibrant colors of the folklórico dancer's skirt. Diego says, "As soon as I saw it, I was immediately reminded of my childhood in Mexico City." As a former folklórico dancer, Diego recalled many good memories of dancing for his family and friends at school performances. As he kept looking at the picture, he was inspired to take the colors of the young girl's dress and create a piece about color, including the meanings and various symbolic representations of different colors.
'Corazón de Acuarela (Watercolor Heart)' is a dance theater piece about a man's journey through a rainbow of colors that represent different moments or stages in his life. The piece will examine the connection between colors and moments happiness, sadness, anger, harmony, struggles, peace, etc. The duet, which will feature Diego, Safos director Yvonne Montoya, and live music by Armando Castellano.
Diego says "We dance through life feeling all sorts of things, so I chose to portray this journey in the shape and colors of a rainbow. Every moment and experience we go through in life serves as paint for the canvas of our own being. We paint our own reality based on the choices we make." He adds "I am very excited to share my work with the community of South Tucson and see the rest of the choreographers' work. This will be my first time presenting a choreography outside California, so I am very much looking forward to this experience."
Come check out this dance March 27+28th at Dancing the Mural!
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