GENEVA — Geneva Concerts welcomes RUBBERBAND Dance to the Smith Opera House at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19, the second installment of its 2024-25 series.

There will be a pre-performance chat with Artistic Director Victor Quijada at 6:30 p.m.

RUBBERBAND brings its original vision of dance, combining the energy of hip-hop, the refinement of classical ballet, and the angular quality of modern dance. Director and choreographer Quijada and the troupe perform “Vic’s Mix,” with a musical score by various composers, including original music composed by Jasper Gahunia.

First debuted in 2016, “Vic’s Mix,” with both humorous and serious moments, is a kind of “best of” representing Quijada’s wide-ranging creativity. In a remix of his own work, orchestrating the clash between urban pop and classical composition, this production brings theatrical and highly athletic dance movements to the stage.

Since 2002, Quijada and RUBBERBAND have enlivened the Quebec dance scene, inspiring new creators and audiences fascinated by this dance form.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, and the child of Mexican parents, Quijada first danced in the b-boying circles and hip-hop clubs of L.A. He performed with Rudy Perez from 1994-96, then moved to New York City to join THARP!. After spending three years with THARP! and a stint with Ballets Tech, he joined Montreal-based Les Grands Ballets Canadiens. In 2002, he founded the dance troupe RUBBERBAND.

Quijada teaches the RUBBERBAND Method around the world for dance companies, dance schools, and universities. As guest choreographer, he has created new works for dance and circus companies along with commissions for Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and Scottish Dance Theatre.

While in town, RUBBERBAND will present a demonstration for Geneva High School students and a master class at Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

All children through grade 12 and HWS students with ID are admitted free. Adult tickets are $35. Non-HWS college students with ID pay $10.

All Geneva Concerts programs are subject to change.

For more information, and to buy tickets, visit www.genevaconcerts.org, or contact Geneva Concerts at info@genevaconcerts.org or PO Box 709, Geneva, NY 14456. Tickets are available at the door and at Stomping Grounds, 41 Seneca St. Geneva (cash or check only).

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