Performance Calendar View our press release. Danzón! Friday, July 23rd, 2010 @ 8 PM Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts Debuting under Artistic Director Alexi Zubiría, the distinguished former member of San Francisco Ballet whose path to eminence began in his native Venezuela, Western Ballet Company presents "Danzon" on July 23, 2010, at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Western Ballet's "Danzon" is classical ballet at its best, danced to the stirring rhythms, expressive style, and captivating energy of musical classics from Zubiría's heritage. Famous orchestral pieces by Latin American composers, such as Teresa Carreño (Venezuela), Arturo Marquez (Mexico) and Astor Piazzolla (Argentina), form a passionate backdrop to ballet choreographed by Latin Americans, including the renowned Venezuelan Vicente Nebrada (“Fiebre,” staged by Western Ballet's David Fonnegra); the acclaimed dancer, director and choreographer Yanis Pikieris, who originates from Venezuela (“Not a Tango”); and dancer, choreographer and director Zubiría himself, who spent his formative years in Colombia and Venezuela (“Teresita” and "Danzon"). ORDER TICKETS (Discounts apply to seniors, students & children.)