2024 El Alebrije Act I & II
(Please forgive us. This video is in process as the audio is not tracking yet with the dance and you are unable to hear the narration in Act I.) El Alebrije is a reimagining of the traditional Nutcracker through the lives of a Mexican-American family living in San Diego. In this story, Maria is celebrating her Quinceanera and is disappointed that her father, who has been deported, cannot join her. In her dreams the Alebrije her dad sent as a present comes to life and takes Maria on a magical journey through the images of Mexico. This production is co-directed by Karla Navarro and Jennifer Oliver. Lead choreographers include both directors and Roxanne Rojas de Blanco, Casey Flores, Nhu Nguyen, and Ryan Beck. The production included student choreographers including Sarahi Jose and Mariana Punzalan and a student tech crew led by our Stage Manager, Nhu Nguyen and Jennifer Oliver. There were over 178 dancers in this production and 12 parent dancers. ASB staff serve as the crew backstage and front of house to support the production, youth, and their families.
A Step Beyond: A Decade of Impact!
Celebrate our 10-year anniversary and take a deep dive into the impact we have made in our community over the years. Learn about how ASB has impacted both Horacio Castañeda and Heather Rodriguez.
