ABQ Can Dance!
ABQ Can Dance was created by ABQ Dance Connect, with video editing by Maximo Mac of High Desert Creators, and produced by the City of Albuquerque for release on public access television in the summer of 2020. This four-part series showcases several of the talented dance artists here in Albuquerque. We are excited to share their incredible work with you, and we hope you enjoy the show!
Episode 1
In order of appearance:
Nate "Nato Rawk" Herndon (Break Dancing)
Natalee Maxwell (Classical and Contemporary Ballet)
Emmaly Wiederholt and Miles Firkins (Contact Improvisation)
Pilar and Frank Leto (Afro-Cuban and Brazilian Folkloric Dance and Music)
Episode 2
In order of appearance:
John Vigil (Blues Dance)
Elyse Fahey (Jazz and Contemporary)
Allyssa Trujillo (Hip-Hop)
Gina Marie Shorten (Contemporary)
Episode 3
In order of appearance:
Rujeko Dumbutshena (African Dance)
Kellie Villicano and Alison Sedillo (Hula and Polynesian Dance)
Navy Encinias (Flamenco)
Trupthi Panickor (Classical Indian Dance)
Episode 4
In order of appearance:
Anne Pesata and Raven Bright (Hip-Hop)
Lara Segura (Contemporary)
Jessica Montoya (Salsa)
Valeria Montes (Flamenco)
Acknowledgements
Hosted by Bianca L. Starr
Film Editing by High Desert Creators.
Funded by the City of Albuquerque.
Special thanks to the Cultural Services Department
and Albuquerque's vibrant dance community!