The University of New Mexico Theatre and Dance Department are staging productions inspired by Route 66.KOAT got a behind-the-scenes look at the first show of the season and how they’re preparing. Interact with the video player above to get a sneak peek of the show, “Highways and Heartbeats.”The production looks to blend multiple styles to tell their story, including hip hop, Spanish folk music and flamenco.UNM associate professor Marisol Encinias explains why flamenco was included in the 100-year celebration of Route 66.”Flamenco is a big, convergence of cultures, peoples, practices that come together in this form,” Encinias said. “And I think that that’s really kind of what also happens here within Route 66.”Clementine West is part of the flamenco ensemble and said her purpose has been the interpersonal connections made.”It’s great to be able to come together with a group of people and connect in our community to celebrate pathways and connectivity that route 66 represents in many ways,” West said.Those directing and participating in the show have been working all school year in preparation for the Route 66-themed shows.”At the end, you see the growth in the students and you see their sense of accomplishment and getting through that,” Encinias said. “And that’s the point of what we’re doing.”Tickets for the performance can be purchased here. The shows will be performed in the evenings on Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7.Stay updated on the latest news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.
The University of New Mexico Theatre and Dance Department are staging productions inspired by Route 66.
KOAT got a behind-the-scenes look at the first show of the season and how they’re preparing. Interact with the video player above to get a sneak peek of the show, “Highways and Heartbeats.”
The production looks to blend multiple styles to tell their story, including hip hop, Spanish folk music and flamenco.
UNM associate professor Marisol Encinias explains why flamenco was included in the 100-year celebration of Route 66.
“Flamenco is a big, convergence of cultures, peoples, practices that come together in this form,” Encinias said. “And I think that that’s really kind of what also happens here within Route 66.”
Clementine West is part of the flamenco ensemble and said her purpose has been the interpersonal connections made.
“It’s great to be able to come together with a group of people and connect in our community to celebrate pathways and connectivity that route 66 represents in many ways,” West said.
Those directing and participating in the show have been working all school year in preparation for the Route 66-themed shows.
“At the end, you see the growth in the students and you see their sense of accomplishment and getting through that,” Encinias said. “And that’s the point of what we’re doing.”
Tickets for the performance can be purchased here. The shows will be performed in the evenings on Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7.
Stay updated on the latest news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.
