One of the world’s most talented Latin dancers steps into his most vulnerable performance yet.
Melbourne Fringe audiences will be the first to experience Caminaré – The Echo of My Steps, a groundbreaking solo dance theatre work from 10-time World Salsa Champion Mario Acosta Cevallos, directed by Clary Riven, and created and produced by acclaimed choreographer Laura Anderson.
The show will run from 7 to 11 October 2025 at Gasworks Arts Park as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival. This powerful, genre-defying work blends storytelling, salsa, song, and spoken word to chart Mario’s life through migration, identity, shame, survival, and ultimately—healing.
ABOUT MARIO ACOSTA CEVALLOS
A global icon in the Latin dance world, Mario is known for his breathtaking precision, charisma, and innovation on stage. Originally from Canada, now based in Melbourne, his artistry has captivated audiences in over 30 countries.
But Caminaré is different. This is not a showcase. It’s a reckoning.
“I’ve won titles, I’ve worn rhinestones—but I’ve never told my story like this.”
Through candid monologues, haunting vocals, and soul-shaking salsa, Mario explores the weight behind the glitter.
ABOUT LAURA ANDERSON
The visionary behind Salsa, The Show (The Palms, Crown), Laura Anderson is renowned for uncovering the real stories behind performers. A champion for authenticity in the arts, she brings two decades of experience as a dancer, director, and cultural storyteller to this production.
“This isn’t just about dance—it’s about what we carry in our bodies. About how we rise.”
Together, Laura and Mario have created a raw, beautiful, and bold new work that asks: What does it take to become a champion? And who helps carry you there?
DATES: 7–11 October 2025
VENUE: Gasworks Arts Park
RUN TIME: 60 minutes
SUITABILITY: Ages 16+, with themes of trauma, healing & identity
TRIGGER WARNING: References to emotional abuse, sexuality, and body trauma
FRINGE FESTIVAL LINK: https://palink.co/l/pad96a28de683eee9ad52aefb230474f27
