www.montereycountynow.com July 25-31, 2024 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 35 ONSTAGE Dance is an experience by itself, especially if it’s choreographed and performed by the best national and international dancers. Ballare Carmel has been determined to bring world-class dance to Monterey County and it’s keeping the promise. But Lillian Barbeito, co-founder—along with her husband Grant Barbeito—of Ballare and the artistic director for both the dance company and Carmel Dance Festival, is not stopping there. Within the last year, she has successfully paired dancing with painting, chocolate and wine. With the concept of selecting different art pieces or flavors for each dance, she worked with choreographers to make decisions about what goes with what. This time, Ballare combines their contemporary dance menu with farming under the title Farm~to~Tendu, where “tendu” means a movement in which the dancer’s leg is extended with the toe pointed. The goal is to awaken more senses. “When we add things like pairing, every person who comes has an experience in the human body,” Barbeito says. “There are kinesthetic responses when they are watching the show. Then when you add other things like smell and taste, it just enhances the experience.” There will be local food, local history and live music (Vincent Pierce on harp and Michelle Djokic on cello). Each performance will begin with an immersive walkabout created by Ballare Carmel’s resident choreographer, Javon Ja’Moon Jones. He will tell via dance a regional story of the meeting between Indigenous people and settlers who came to the area during the Gold Rush. The costumes the dancers will wear are inspired by Western saloons and the Victorian era. The following dance pieces are “Summer,” choreographed by Robin Dekkers, set to Vivaldi and featuring Charmaine Butcher and Babatunji Johnson; a world premiere by Amsterdam choreographer Anouk Van Dijk, featuring dancer Joseph Kudraa; and another premiere by Brooklyn choreographer Kelly Ashton Todd, inspired by regenerative farming. Completing the sensory experience, evening performances will include food harvested by the performers themselves, offering an authentic farmto-table dining experience. On Friday, Chef Todd Fisher, the owner of The Meatery, will serve fried chicken, salmon or vegan options. On Saturday and Sunday, the farm-to-table meal is provided by Patrina Pinto of Hacienda. “Figuring out those details is really fun for me,” Barbeito says. “Seeing how it works, how it unfolds.” She hopes that pairing dancing with food will make the experience more meaningful. The thought is that the audience will feel the parallels when watching the dance. This event is co-presented by Nancy Eccles and Homer M. Hayward Family Foundation. Farm~to~Tendu 6pm Friday, July 26. Rancho Cielo, 710 Old Stage Road, Salinas, $225 VIP; $175 dinner and show; $75 show only; $50 children under 12 (show only). 6pm Saturday, July 27; 2pm Sunday, July 28 . Hacienda, 7180 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. $175 VIP; $125 show and dinner; $65 show only; $45 children under 12 (show only). 310-923-2766, lillian@carmeldancefestival.org, carmeldancefestival.org. COURTESY OF CARMEL DANCE FESTIVAL Stepping Out Ballare Carmel’s dance program takes performance to the table and beyond. By Agata Pop˛eda Ballare Carmel brings performers from around the world to tell the story of the county, its agriculture, food, people and past. “When you add smell and taste it enhances the experience.” Can You Solve the MYSterY Before tiMe runS out? Follow the rabbit. Rob the bank. Travel through time to save the world....and many more. A 60 minute adventure, 9 rooms to choose from each with a different theme. Great for birthdays or special events. Kid friendly. All locations surrounded by great local restaurants. 4 MONTEREY LOCATIONS 765 Wave St, Ste A2 • 599 Lighthouse Ave • 700 Cannery Row Ste DD and Oscar’s Playground 685 Cannery Row (Third Floor) 831.241.6616 BOOk TODAy! Escaperoom831.com oscar’s Playground Voted Monterey County’s Best new Business ’23 Domenico’s on the Wharf features Cioppino-a house specialty, Boat to Table Wild Alaskan Salmon, Oysters Rockefeller are a sample of the many great menu choices. Also enjoy Fine Wines and Cocktails, Desserts and Great Service. A local favorite celebrating 43 yeARS on Old Fisherman’s Wharf. 50 Old FiSheRmAn’S WhARF mOnTeRey • 831-372-3655 www.domenicosmonterey.com Open Daily 11:30am to close Fresh Seafood, Italian Classics, Prime Steaks , with Beautiful Harbor Views. new fall arrivals located in the carmel plaza carmel-by-the-sea (831)625-8106 shirting outerwear sport coats trousers and more!
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