Alex Meraz in A Dream is Born By Earth Dance Theather

Alex Meraz as a dancer during the preparation for the unknown project “A Dream Is Born” by EARTH DANCE THEATER 2004-2007
“… The Indigenous Dance Program a division of the Native American Cultural Centerpresents “A Dream Is Born”The Naming Ceremony for a New and Ancient Dance CompanyThank you for joining us for this special event. A naming ceremony presents a newborn to the community as a gift, and the community has the opportunity to pledge its support throughout the infant’s life. This particular infant is historic, as America’s first dance company that blends ancient Indigenous dance traditions with the contemporary, to form a bold new creation.Artistic

Directors:Andrew Brother Elk and Rulan TangenDancers:Kalani QueypoHappy FrejoLyle Kochamp, with Alex Meraz, Anthony Collin, and Quetzal GuerreroRaoul TrujilloMusicians:John Carlos Perea Ensemblewith guest violinist Quetzal Guerrero, and guest poets Isthyee Montes and Jen FoeresterBlessing:Raphael GonzalezLighting Design: Raoul Trujillo and Rulan TangenCompany Photographer: Richard CastanedaCompany Painters: Joaquin Newman and Sean NashCompany Costume Assistants: Layla AmisStage Manager: Max from Dance MissionSound Technician: Jessica AllenHouse Managers: NACC Board members Lawrence Ozoa and Betty Parent Food: Southern Slant CateringThe company wishes to thank all of the volunteers, families, friends, NACC Board members, and community supporters (both Indigenous and Dance communities) who, through their kindness and generosity, have helped bring this dream into the realm of reality….”

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