Performed by the Afro-Peruvian Experience, Machete is based on the traditional “Festejo,“ dance, and highlights traditional instruments such as the Cajon, the Cajita, and the Quijada de Brron (donkey’s jaw). The work celebrates African-descended ancestors in Peru who, with a “Machete” (knife) in hand, fought for their freedom. Nadia Calmet, the executive director of the Afro-Peruvian Experience, is committed to the visibility and sharing of Afro-Pervian cultural traditions through theater, dance, and music.
Part of Dance in the Districts, a DCA initiative produced in partnership with the Los Angeles Dance Workers Coalition. Dance in the District awarded commissions to 22 panel-selected dancers and choreographers who reside or work in Council Districts 2, 3, 8, and 10 to create online performances for this pilot program.
As part of the program award, applicants produced, filmed and presented a 1 to 3-minute virtual, online performance piece. Performances were produced, presented, and filmed in the Council District that the artist is affiliated with, and highlight a location within that district that holds value to the dancer such as a park, street, business, home, or public space, among others.
Each award consists of a $1,000 artist’s fee and a $1,000 production fee. Production costs include: rehearsing, costuming, videography, collaborators, marketing, administration, and other costs related to the production including public space permits, equipment, or venue rentals.
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BronyMix by Machete
9 years ago 00:28:36 45
MACHETE - SLG by Ignite (Anima Challenge#2)
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BronyMix by Machete
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MACHETE - SADG by DooGer (Anima Challange#2)
5 years ago 00:03:46 1
Death By Machete
9 years ago 00:04:49 52
Machete - Trumpet solo by Yuliesky Gonzalez
10 years ago 00:07:04 228
fun movie by Machete
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Machete by Nadia Calmet
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MACHETE - Амиго (cover by JUST4YOU)
2 years ago 00:03:27 14
Queens Of The Stone Age - Paper Machete (Lyric Video)
10 years ago 00:03:53 166
TONY & SMASH - Get your swag on dance cover by MACHETE Ent [Харимао 2015 ()]
12 years ago 00:03:41 19
Speedpainting - Danny Trejo - Machete by Patrick DUKE Schauer
13 years ago 00:04:33 10
MACHETE (Токио) - Нежность.(by Yu-Ro prod.)
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demo by Machete Electro Dance
12 years ago 00:01:08 20
Don Omar-Pobre Diabla (Machete Version) - Reggaeton by Blackton
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Control Machete - Comprendes Mendes (Cover by Disgusting)
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Machete
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FHRA Nitro Nationals 2013 by Machete Speed Crew
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PASITO MACHETE - COREOGRAFIA OFICIAL
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Casa de Machete / Danny Trejo by Gina Silva and David Honl