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SUMMARY:International Dance Festival New Orleans
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Three artists. Infinite possibilities.\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n\nA dynamic evening of movement and creativity featuring selected artists from the 2026 International Dance Festival New Orleans. Cutting-edge choreographers and performers bring their original works to the Spotlight Series, creating a rich intermingling of local spirit and global contemporary dance.\nExpect a program full of bold physicality, cross-cultural exchange, and imaginative stagecraft, each piece an invitation to witness movement that defies borders and invites connection. 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Experience an excerpt from the world premiere in New Orleans and the exciting commission.\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://acadianacenterforthearts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/©NicoleMarcellin3-copy.jpg” title_text=”©+Nicole+Marcellin3 copy” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\nDiana Salles\nDelusional\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]\nA thrilling fusion of circus arts and contemporary dances, Delusional challenges expectations through extraordinary physicality, risk, and theatrical imagination. Bold, surprising and deeply human, this work stretches the boundaries of what dance can be.\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://acadianacenterforthearts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot-2026-07-07-at-2.04.14-PM.png” title_text=”Screenshot 2026-07-07 at 2.04.14 PM” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” width=”98%” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\nRyan Johnson\nBody Percussion\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\nInternationally recognized body percussionist Ryan Johnson transfers the human body into a complete musical instrument. Through intricate rhythms, movement, and virtuosity, he creates an electrifying celebration of sound, dance, and community.\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”817767,817768,817769,817770,817771,817772,817773,817774,817776″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” dbdb_version=”5.8.1″ dbdb_slider_swipe_mode=”on” dbdb_lightbox_swipe=”on” dbdb_show_lightbox_title=”off” dbdb_show_lightbox_image_count=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_gallery][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]\n
URL:https://acadianacenterforthearts.org/events/international-dance/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Performances,Spotlight Series
LOCATION:101 W. Vermilion Street
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