Impressionalize
The Masacote men burst into action with a classic salsa footwork. Special Guest Gordon Neil Solos.
Ecstasy
A mix of high energy Salsa, contortionism, and gymnastics, Ecstasy speaks of inner despair and captivity, caged oppression and revolution, and takes you on an explosive journey where passivity is thrust out the door.
Clowning Around
Mike awakes as a figment of his imagination. A series of Magic Acts and Comedy Skits ensue.
Struggle
Struggle takes you into the sizzling world of salsa and captures the intensity and essence of what salsa is all about. This work is comprised of classic Mambo with dazzling spins, patterns, and lightning fast footwork.
5 Beat Mambo
Probe deep into musical timing and structure. This abstract Salsa work is characterized by numerous quick group transitions, sharp lines and movements, and salsa contrasts danced in 5/4 and 4/4 timing.
Afterlife
One of the feature works in the Fantagious Theater production, Afterlife has been lauded around the world as the performance that will shape the future of Latin Dance theater. This dramatic choreographic masterpiece explores the emotions of love and loss, death, deepest grief, and celebration of life as we venture into the afterlife. A Salsa merged with modern dance unfolds.
Masacote
Alluding to the meaning of Masacote, or the merging of various elements, this work weaves together many danceforms against a salsa backdrop. Showcasing the Masacote women's versatility, Masacote explores the juxtapositioning of contemporary ballet, modern, guaguanco, and salsa against a poetic backdrop of music.
The Art of White Crane
Internationally Renowned White Crane Specialist Aaron Damus meditates in the world of Fantagious as Mike interacts with him.
Fantagious
The namesake of the production, this work displays the versatility of the dance artists and magic of the world of Fantagious.
Melancholy
This dance explores the essence of frustration, sadness, and emotional release. Melancholy seamlessly integrates elements of Hip Hop and contemporary ballet with lightning fast partnerwork and changes. Sheila Chen opens with a serene and expressive contemporary ballet solo.
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