Saturday, October 5, 2024 | 8 PM
Direct from Argentina, MALEVO is an all-male group elevating Malambo traditions with urban percussion and dance. Testing strength, dexterity and agility, elements of flamenco, tango and Irish stepdance meet and the result is a performance that not only pushes the Malambo style beyond its limits but gives audiences an extraordinary visual and sensory theatrical experience unlike any other.
After being named an official Cultural Ambassador to the National Identity of Argentina and achieving numerous successes including performances in Las Vegas, New York, Paris, and London, MALEVO has appeared with Latin pop star Ricky Martin, Cirque du Soleil, and on the hit television show America’s Got Talent.
Backed by a live band, MALEVO is a fiery, pulsating South American sensation slaying audiences across the globe.
“Loud, dramatic, and packed with explosive energy and saucy exuberance.” -The Boston Globe
The Malambo is a traditional dance handed down from older South American Cowboys to their younger counterparts, and one might imagine these dances taking place around campfires after a long day on horseback. Customarily a solo form, Malambo has long been among the original competitive dances. Argentinian Gauchos perfected their moves to wow, entertain and yes, beat out their fellow dancers.
In watching Malambo, what’s evident is the beauty, fluidity, strength, and sheer bravado of the dancers. Chests are puffed and poised, and feet paw at the ground like those of horses, animals that are said to have inspired this dance. Like manes, long black hair trails behind as the men who comprise of Malambo face-off, preparing for a battle of complex rhythm and footwork. As the performance progresses, one may observe influences from seemingly disparate dance traditions and distant countries. A quick look at Argentina’s history and trade practices reveals that indeed the dance vocabularies that appear in the Malambo are no coincidence.