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Best New Dance Company

Sylvania y Estampa Española Dance Company

One of the best-kept secrets in town, this young troupe offers Spanish dance with flair. Based on South Congress but doing much of its work on the road - via the Texas Commission on the Arts' touring program - Sylviana has quietly made a name around the state for its excellence in performance. During José Greco's recent visit, the eminent dancer tapped the troupe's Tony Cusimano for his company. Tony didn't go (though another Austinite, Ricardo Garcia, did), but it's proof that this company has talent to burn.