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    ‘Castel’: Contemporary Dance to Explore Mental Health and Emotion at the Ángela Peralta Theater

    Directed by choreographer Víctor Manuel Ruiz, the production is based on the novel *The Tunnel* by Ernesto Sabato. On Friday, October 2, at 7:00 PM, the Ángela Peralta Theater will host the premiere of *Castel*, a contemporary dance work created and directed by Víctor Manuel Ruiz, a member of the National System of Art Creators. Performed by dancers Naima Toledo, Johnny Millán, and Kaleb Oseguera—talents hailing from the Municipal Center for the Arts—the piece translates literature into movement, atmosphere, and …

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    Upcoming Premiere of “Castel” at the 2026 Mazatlán Cultural Festival: A Journey into the Universe of Desolation

    The Mazatlán Municipal Institute of Culture, Tourism, and Art invites the public to the premiere of the stage production “CASTEL: The Universe of Desolation,” a standout event in the 2026 Mazatlán Cultural Festival program. The performance takes place on October 2 at 7:00 PM at the Ángela Peralta Theater. Inspired by the celebrated novel *The Tunnel* (*El Túnel*) by Argentine writer Ernesto Sábato, the work explores the complex psychological journey of Juan Pablo Castel. Through an eclectic theatrical language that …

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    Daniel Trujillo: EPDM talent turning dance into a journey of creation and challenge

    -The Mazatlán Professional Dance School (EPDM) graduate is showcasing his work nationally and internationally as a dancer, choreographer, and cultural manager.   With a career that has made a strong impact on the performing arts, dancer, choreographer, and cultural manager Daniel Trujillo—a graduate of the Mazatlán Professional Dance School (EPDM)—is making his mark on the national scene with innovative projects that solidify his commitment to contemporary dance.   Originally from Zacatecas but based in the port city for the past …

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    EPDM Breaks Boundaries: Students from Mexico and Abroad Choose Mazatlán for Professional Dance Training

    With a strong international profile and a distinguished track record in performing arts education, the Mazatlán Professional Dance School (EPDM)—part of the Municipal Center for the Arts (CMA)—is cementing its status as one of the region’s most influential institutions by welcoming talented students from Chile, Panama, and various Mexican states. Its cutting-edge academic program and excellent faculty have made the EPDM a national and international benchmark, inspiring young people to leave their hometowns to pursue the dream of professional training …

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    Mazatlán String Festival 2026 Announced at Press Conference

    • A Historic Moment: The piece “Vertical,” by instructor and co-coordinator Johnny Millán, was presented last night in the Main Hall of the Palace of Fine Arts (Palacio de Bellas Artes) during the final gala of the 43rd INBAL-UAM Contemporary Choreography Creation Contest. • CMA Pride: The outstanding participation of graduates from the Mazatlán Professional Dance School (EPDM) on the country’s most important stage solidifies the institution’s prestige and legacy. Mazatlán, Sinaloa, September 2, 2026 – The Mazatlán Municipal Institute …

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