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contra-tiempo

“joyUS justUS”

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The exciting Los-Angeles–based CONTRA-TIEMPO draws on salsa, Afro-Cuban, hip-hop, and contemporary dance combined with text and original music to create an original physical, visual and sonic vocabulary.

A bold, multilingual, activist dance-theater company, CONTRA-TIEMPO inspires and embraces communities where all people are awakened to a sense of themselves as artists and social change agents who move through the world with compassion, confidence and optimism. In their exuberant full-evening work, joyUS justUS, the expressive dancers take on joy as the ultimate expression of resistance. Embodying stories of hope, faith, family, strength, and of course, joy — joyUS justUS — creates a space of both jubilation and healing, allowing the collective “us” to feel more connected, loved, powerful, and alive.

This production may contain atmospheric haze and flashing lights. Ear protection is available upon request.

ADULT, SENIOR 65+, & STUDENT DEAL prices are available for this event online.
MEMBER pricing is available online when logged onto an account with an active Membership.
GROUPS 10+ are available via phone and in person.
Per ticket  service fee varies from $2 – $11.50 depending on ticket price.

Thursday, February 6, 2025 7PM

Tickets

$65 / $55 / $45 / $30
*before fees

Venue

Merrill Auditorium

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Special performances

ASL signed performance.

merrill
auditorium

A beautifully restored 1,900-seat performance venue, this majestic hall is one of the gems of Portland’s downtown Arts District and close to plenty of restaurants to grab a bite before the show.

Merrill Auditorium is owned and operated by the City of Portland.

Wheelchair Accessible
Assisted Listening Devices
Concessions
Nearby Parking
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Address

Merrill Auditorium
20 Myrtle Street
Portland, ME 04101

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