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This is not our home:
​An Immigration Story Through Dance


In this political commentary, presented by Xicameri Productions, we follow the story of a binational couple that has gone through immigration, deportation and separation at the hands of the United States government.  Unfortunately, in this day and age, these stories are far too common, but not heard enough.

This work includes music by Stephanie Valadez and Nicolas Lell Benavides.  It is set to contemporary music mixed with Mexican folkloric music intertwined with excerpts from interviews with other immigrants and deportees.  Choreographers include Dana Lawton, Stephanie Tobon and Claire Calalo Berry.  The main themes are immigration, human rights, devotion and tenacity.  This work is based on the true story of Victor and Stephanie Valadez (pictured on the right).


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Victor and Stephanie Valadez at their wedding in 2018 in Ciudad de México.  Picture taken in front of Palacio de Bellas Artes.

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Our Creative Team

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Stephanie Valadez

HEAD COMPOSER

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NICOLAS LELL BENAVIDES

COMPOSER

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Dana Lawton

Choreographer

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Stephanie Tobon

Choreographer

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Claire Calalo Berry

Choreographer

Our Musicians

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Nicolas Lell Benavides

Tenor (Voice)

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Ricardo Galindo Reyes

Jarana, Vihuela & Guitarron

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Alexandra Iranfar-Viloteau

Soprano (Voice) & Guitar

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Fernando Su Cárdenas

Percussion

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Stephanie Valadez

Marimba, Ukulele, Jarana & Voice

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Jack Van Geem

Marimba

Our Dancers

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Dana Lawton

Contemporary, Modern

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Rogelio Lopez Garcia

Contemporary, Modern

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Andrew Merrell

Contemporary, Modern

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Sofia Amador

Contemporary, Modern

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Stephanie Tobon

Contemporary, Modern

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Stephanie Valadez

Contemporary, Modern

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    • This Is Not Our Home
    • The Intimacy of Tango
    • Mothers
    • Courthouse Art
  • Ensembles
    • Full Circle Trio
    • Mariachi Eterno
  • Resources
  • Gallery
  • Giving
  • Contact Us