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James and Brian From Paris: ‘The night started out normal …’

We’ve spoken with James Santos many times here on A News Cafe.com, and he’s been written about even more. So I knew I wasn’t the only one on Fri., Nov. 13, whose thoughts went to the globe-trotting precious family of… Continue Reading

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A Conversation With James Santos About ‘Chicago the Musical”

Today we talk with James Santos, director, choreographer and show creator. He was raised in Redding, but left a few years ago to accept a job with Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas. He returned this summer to co-direct “Chicago… Continue Reading

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James Santos returns as Guest Artist for “CHICAGO” in Redding

James Santos, former Cirque du Soleil artistic director of DRALION will return to Shasta College this summer as Guest Artist and Choreographer for the smash Broadway hit “CHICAGO”. Santos, the founding director of A Cascade Christmas and The Dance Project,… Continue Reading

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Las Vegas Le Rêve: James Santos’ Dream Come True

In October of 2010, Redding’s own dance and theater phenom James Santos embarked on a new direction in his life: He went on tour with Cirque de Soleil as assistant artistic director for one of its shows, Dralion. This past… Continue Reading

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Take in the Sights of Dance Project’s ‘Sound’

Here’s a peek at “The Sound of Music,” which continues its run of April shows on Friday (see showtime dates below). The production is The Dance Project’s last, founder James Santos has said. Read more about that news here. Photographs by Michael Burke… Continue Reading

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James Santos Runs Away With the Cirque

This month, my friend and Dance Project Artistic Director James Santos will move away from Redding for the second time in his life. He’s taking a position as artistic assistant with the world-renowned entertainment company, Cirque du Soleil. I talked to… Continue Reading

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The Dance Project to Cast Singers, Dancers, Actors

The Dance Project will audition singers and dancers for its new season, which will include A Cascade Christmas and The Sound of Music. Auditions for actors and singers for A Cascade Christmas and The Sound of Music will be held… Continue Reading