In the middle of the Hispanic heritage, the acrobatic choreographer and designer Edesia Moreno becomes a living example of Hispanic power and creativity in the great stages of the world. Since 2019, Moreno has been a key piece in ‘Twas The Night Before …, the Christmas show of the Cirque du Soleil that returns this December to Theater At Madison Square Garden.
Moreno, born in Spain and based on her country for more than two decades, ensures that her Hispanic roots mark each step of her work. “I want to remain myself: bring my culture, my color, the depth of my passion for art to my projects and transmit it to the new generations,” he says.
As a designer of the acrobatic structure and responsible for the choreography of nine acts, Moreno has shaped the magic of the classic poem to visit from Saint Nicholas, transforming it into a visual and family feast. “The passion we have of Latinos cannot be removed by anyone. That emotion is transmitted in my art and artists, and is reflected in each function,” he explains.
The return of ‘Twas The Night Before … to New York, from December 4 to 28, coincides with the most festive era of the city. For Moreno, there could be no better scenario: “New York has such a special energy in the Christmas season that fits perfectly with this show. Keep what you celebrate, you come from where you come from, you can enjoy this wonderful production that connects with the diversity and roots of the city.”
The Spanish has worked closely with director James Hadley in the casting and narrative construction of the show, a process that can take up to a year. “We are looking for artists with specific disciplines, but also with something special that agrees with the concept. It is an exhaustive work, but magic is to see how an initial idea becomes a complete story that excites the public,” he says.
With 26 years of international experience, Moreno does not forget the value of representing the Hispanic community in world -class scenarios. “We must not lose the illusion or curiosity. You have to believe in oneself and always maintain passion, that Latin passion that is never lost,” advises young artists who dream of reaching companies such as Cirque du Soleil.
This December, when Christmas lights illuminate Manhattan, the talent of Edesia Moreno will shine in Theater at Madison Square Garden as a reminder of what Hispanic artists contribute to universal culture: creativity, tradition and passion.
