VIVA! is a rambunctious and spunky response to mid-life created for Hedwig Dances’ 10th Anniversary Season. Sassy, fun and spirited, the premiere blends cha-cha, 1950’s inspired music and costumes, and an abundance of partnering.
Choreographer: Jan Bartoszek
Composer: Chris Salter
Lighting Design: Ken Bowen
Costume Design: Kris Cahill
Amy Alt, Frank Fishella, Julie Hopkins, Todd Kiech
10th Anniversary Celebration
May 11-13, 18-120, 1995
Chicago Cultural Center
Dance Chicago ’95
October 29 & November 19, 1995
The Athenaeum Theater
Chicago
“The kinetic piece is vibrant and vital, with expert partnering. With an energetic cha-cha, the dancers celebrate midlife as well as life itself. There is, indeed, much to celebrate in the evening’s program.”
– Eve Becker, The Chicago Tribune
Ken Bowen, Hedwig Dances’ devoted Board of Directors, Jane Siarny, Edward Thomas-Herrara, Lois Weisberg and the Chicago Cultural Center staff and my husband Jeff Usow.