Cuban Carousel

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When:

Fri 1 May ’09, 8:00pm–10:30pm

Where: SkyCity Theatre, Cnr Victoria and Federal Sts, Auckland CBD Show map

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information:

Adult: $55.00
Retired: $45.00
Child: $25.00
Booking fees may apply

Website:

www.cubancarousel.com

Favourites:

Kalasia Senico
Tavia Khaine
Gail Tongs
Collin Reremoana
AnyaSkelton
Elfrik Metahysa

Exotic dance show a journey through Cuban history

Take a dash of Latin rhythms, mix with a passionate splash of Cuban history and ignite with some of the hottest dancers this side of Havana and you have a new show that’s sure to be a tempting cocktail of all things Cuban.

Cuban Carousel recounts the historical journey of Cuba. Conveyed through music and dance it incorporates a blend of contemporary dance and Afro Latin. Featuring six world-class Cuban dancers and a New Zealand chorus of hand-picked contemporary dancers, the show - created in New Zealand, is an exhilarating ride through the dance forms that personify Cuba. From the first inhabitants of Cuba through to modern day, the show is described as a magical carousel of fantasy and Cuban rhythms.

Choreographers and principal dancers, Isbert Ramos (Vivio) and Greydis Montero are Cuban nationals who rose to the top of their careers in Cuba before touring internationally and eventually settling in New Zealand seven years ago. Highly respected amongst their peers around the globe, their talent has been acknowledged time and again with both dancers winning 1st prizes in modern and contemporary dance. They have invited another four eminent Cuban dancers who fly in from all corners of the globe in early April to begin full time rehearsals for Cuban Carousel.
“This show is definitely the pinnacle of our career” says Greydis. While they have choreographed successful international shows before such as Lady Salsa, this show she says “is a tribute to all our teachers and mentors in Cuba but also to New Zealanders for the opportunities we have had since living here – it’s our way of saying thanks.” The show promises to be an elaborate theatre show with twelve costume changes depicting the first inhabitants of Cuba through to modern day.

After touring New Zealand, the couple plan to tour the show internationally. Further show details and dancers bios are available at www.cubancarousel.com

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Bob Carlton 3 years ago

The intoxicating winners for this one are Tavia and Gail Tongs
noseyparker 3 years ago

Take a whole, well-garnished and suitably fully-ripened woman, together with just enough alcohol to make me forget my societal inhibitions; add a dash of some appropriate musical stimuli; agitate and mix well until fully blended.
Now that will definitely get me up and dancin' !!!!
Kalasia Senico 3 years ago

A mix of my brother,mum,grandma and my best friends all mixed together is the best cocktail and makes you want to dance all night long!
Janelle Matchett 3 years ago

Hmmmmm, a ginger beer mojito is my favourite... but then a freshly blended zesty margarita is not far behind!! This festively combinded with my favourite Cuban Brother's CD can lead to an exciting all nighter, dancing into the sunrise...
Kalasia Senico 3 years ago

The buzz and the sensation of the Bloody Mary is the best felling i've had in a long time.With 1 and a half oz of Vodka,tomato juice and a hint of lemon what could get better than this on a saturday night.The Bloody Mary is the BEST cocktail to make you want to dance.
Ange TINA 3 years ago

The most exotic cocktail is fantastic company, great food, laughter, brilliant entertainment, ambience, mixed with a little Sangria...now that would would get you in the mood to sit back and relax and enjoy the fruits of life. This event sounds spectacular!
Chris Harrison 3 years ago

any which you set on fire
Tavia Khaine 3 years ago

Anything with chamagne usually gets me up, but you can never go wrong with the hugely yummy Caipirinha, simply made with fresh limes, ice and sugar crushed enthusiastically, and the Caipirinha poured in generous and unmeasured quantities over the top. YUMMY!! I would definitely have some of these before seeing this great show I'm going to win tickets to....Oh yes I will!
Sam Benson 3 years ago

3/4 oz Blue Curacao liqueur, 3/4 oz grenadine syrup, 1 tsp Bailey's Irish cream, Sprite to taste.
Bloody Smurf Jizz, gets you dancing like one!
Judy Oatham 3 years ago

Virgin Pina Colada...don't need the alcohol to get me dancing!!
rodmccabe 3 years ago

Mai Tai always got me going in Tahiti & they are different everywhere you go. Everyone has a different spin on the dfrink.
Justine 3 years ago

Outrageous Fortune - westie drink for a westie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jane Jackson 3 years ago

Cuba Libre has to be the drink for me, Havana Club -anejo blanco and coke served in a tall glass, packed with tinkling ice cubes, with a small lime quartered and squeezed into its depths and 2 decadent straws.. that combination dances in the glass all by it's delicious self!
Gail Tongs 3 years ago

Always loved a mix of tequilla, khalua and milk over lots of ice. Sooo easy to drink
cmb 3 years ago

sex on the beach
AnyaSkelton 3 years ago

Tatiana's Potion makes me get my dancing shoes on! It's my made up cocktail, named after myself!. It's quite poisoneous! Malibu, Vodka (apple, pears, mango, plain), lime juice, lemonade, and a dash of Melon Schnappes... Try it.. you won't look back!!
spunky11 3 years ago

Which Cocktail makes me want to dance?
The SEVENTH one!!!!
mtbm 3 years ago

I would love to see the chemistry between the dancers, and the effect it has on the crowd - I'm sure they will go wild. The beat of the music and the colour of the night would be awesome.
Millie T 3 years ago

Campari cocktails with fresh mint and lime always have me dancing the night away
bonrussell 3 years ago

Nothing beats the punch! Eases you to the mood! No wonder people get wild at the end of the night. They didn' t know what hit them!
azpen 3 years ago

Stuff the cocktails - just give me the music. That's what gets me dancing.
Collin Reremoana 3 years ago

MOHITO GETS MY FEETS SASHAYING ACROSS THE DANCE FLOOR,MY WHOLE BODY TINGLING WITH ESTASY!A FANTASTIC DRINK AND A FULLFILLING EUPHORIC ANIMALISTIC PLEASURE ON THE DANCE FLOOR!!!!