Esteban Hernández, a principal dancer with the San Francisco Ballet, premieres his first choreographed work '1941' at the Spring Festival. Inspired by 'Huapango,' Mexico's unofficial anthem, Hernández finds a connection with composer José Pablo Moncayo, who shares his birth city of Guadalajara. The opportunity arose through Creation House's Ballet School Choreographic Program, aiming to foster choreographic development for company members. Hernández's approach emphasizes a visual representation of music, aligning his work with the philosophy of notable choreographers like George Balanchine. His piece will be presented alongside works from other ballet members at the War Memorial Opera House.
Esteban Hernández's work '1941,' which premieres at the Spring Festival, uniquely interprets 'Huapango,' evoking themes of visual music and movement.
Hernández emphasizes that his approach in choreography is to allow dancers to embody the music, transforming the traditional roles of music and dance.
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