Choreographer Alex Escalante Reflects on Life in an Immigrant Family

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Published June 15, 2010 at 6:53 PM EDT

By Jessica Hester

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Oswego, NY – This week in our global to local: immigration and diaspora
series, Dr. Jessica Hester speaks with experimental modern dance choreographer Alex Escalante. his recent show, "Clandestino" examines the struggles of legal and illegal immigrants through music and dance. He talks about his background growing up in an immigrant family.

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