Electrifying Argentinian drumming and dance sensation Malevo is set to turn up the heat in Melbourne this summer
Its first-ever Australian tour is taking over Arts Centre Melbourne’s State Theatre for one week only on 23-28 January 2024.
Malevo at Arts Centre Melbourne
- 23-28 January 2024
- State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne
- Pre-sale – Tuesday 10 October 2023
- General Public – Thursday 12 October 2023
- From $89.00 + booking fee
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Rising to fame as a semi-finalist on America’s Got Talent, Malevo captured the nation’s attention with its heart-pounding energy, fiery passion and blazing raw talent. The avant-garde dance company has since toured the globe, sharing stages with the likes of Cirque du Soleil and Latin popstar Ricky Martin.
Named as an official Cultural Ambassador to the National Identity of Argentina, Malevo offers an explosive modern take on the Argentinian folk dance, Malambo, an unmistakable and percussive style of traditional dance passed down through generations.
The all-male troupe combines elements of flamenco and zapateados (stomping) with pulsating drums and percussion from hand-held boleadoras (a tool made from leather and stone traditionally used for hunting) in a highly dexterous, exhilarating fusion of dance and drumming.
Director, choreographer and dancer Matías Jaime shared his excitement about bringing this world-renowned show to Australia for the first time: “We have travelled the world sharing our culture and traditions with people from all walks of life, but we have never been to Australia before. We can’t wait to bring our energy to the stage and show audiences Down Under just what we can do!”
Australian producer Andrew Kay echoed this sentiment: “Malevo is an unbelievably impressive and genuinely thrilling performance spectacle that has left jaws on the floor around the globe. It speaks a universal language of epic passion and prowess and I’m delighted that Australia will soon get to experience the international phenomenon for themselves.”
Tickets will go on general sale from Thursday 12 October through www.artscentremelbourne.com.au.
