Key West International Dance Company
October 3-5, 2024
Venue: San Carlos Institute, 516 Duval Street
Gate 54B is tango with a twist, set at Newark Airport. A storm rages outside, planes are grounded, and the terminal is packed with stranded travelers. Amidst this chaos, a dance floor emerges.
Inspired by a real-life Facebook group where travelers meet up to tango while stuck at airports, Pamela Stephenson Connolly brings this impulse to life. In love with Argentine tango for years, she now channels that energy into this unforgettable show. Eight main characters and a handful of intriguing side stories intertwine, each with their own unique journey.
October 17-26, 2024
Venue: San Carlos Institute, 516 Duval Street
Bum Farto the Musical brings to life one of Key West’s most infamous and colorful characters. Bum Farto, the fire chief who mysteriously vanished in 1976, is reimagined as a charismatic anti-hero in this wildly entertaining musical. With a story spilling over with Key West’s eccentric charm, director Pamela Stephenson Connolly crafts a tale as quirky and captivating as the island itself.
Packed with unforgettable tunes, high-energy dance numbers, and a cast of colorful characters, this show brings the island’s freewheeling spirit to life. You can’t help but be drawn into the madness, laughing along as Bum Farto’s escapades unfold into hilarious drama.
October 30-November 9, 2024
Venue: San Carlos Institute, 516 Duval Street
Mysticism, spirituality, sensuality, and raw emotion … Dark Night of the Soul invites you into these embodied depths. Inspired by Spanish mystic poetry and the quest for union with the divine, this show carries us from darkness into light, exploring the soul and its profound intimacies.
Pamela Stephenson Connolly crafts a show that’s both introspective and transformative, tapping into personal experiences and those of her performers. Imagine the poetic beauty of a human staircase — one of Pamela's inventive ideas come to life — that physically represents the climb through despair and the search for meaning.
November 14-23, 2024
Venue: San Carlos Institute, 516 Duval Street
Step into the world of Lambada is Dead — Long Live Lambada! where passion, mystery, and intrigue collide. This is not your standard dance show — it’s a crazy, sexy celebration of lambada’s wild history and unstoppable rhythm.
This show is a murder mystery wrapped in the infectious beats of lambada, tracing its journey from Brazilian bordellos to global fame. At the heart of this story is Braz dos Santos, the world’s best real-life lambada dancer, now living in Key West. Under Pamela's energetic direction, his story — filled with passion, betrayal, and a relentlessly determined spirit — highlights the dance's sensual movements, egalitarian spirit, and FUN.
November 29-December 7, 2024
Venue: San Carlos Institute, 516 Duval Street
Get ready for a holiday extravaganza like no other! Fiesta de Navidad is here to light up your season with beloved holiday characters and incredible Latin dance from salsa to cha-cha-cha. This show is a high-energy spectacle that will have everyone from kids to grandparents dancing.
Under the direction of Pamela Stephenson Connolly, the irrepressible spirit of Key West shines through in every vibrant, heartwarming number. The theater transforms into a lively dance party, with colorful costumes and vibrant rhythms. The best part? You get to join the fun! Audience participation is encouraged — after intermission, come up on stage and dance along to the live band!