With the support of my Individual Artist Program grant from the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) as well as a Dance Studio Residency at Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble  I created the third  section of my project/research Ellas y Yo Mexicanas. "Ellas y Yo: Silvita .""  is Rooted in autobiography, it draws from my childhood experiences of racism growing up in Puebla, Mexico, the early loss of my mother, and the journey of carving a creative identity in diaspora. To ground this process, I commissioned a poem from playwright Lani Montreal, who interviewed my family, close friends, and collaborators. The resulting text became the backbone of "Ellas y Yo: Silvita"  I am thrilled to share this personal work with you, which incorporates an infusion of tango—a dance I love and practiced in Mexico. I have always been passionate about tango for its passion, beauty, partnering, and the dynamic interplay of legs, symbolizing my own internal battles to grow and evolve in partnership with others that I love. Sildance/Acrodanza team of dancers, musicians and writer have been working hard at CDE and we are excited to share the work as part of Body Passages. 

Performances on November 14 & 15; doors open at 7:00 pm. performances start at 7:30pm!