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DANZAS
BOLERAS
1812 - 2012
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TOUR
Málaga
Jerez
de la Frontera
Granada
premier
21 JANUARY 2012 - 21:00 h
Málaga. Teatro Cánovas
tour
22 JANUARY 2012 - 19:30 h
Teatro Cánovas
www.juntadeandalucia.es/cultura/teatrocanovas/
5 MARCH 2012 - 21:00 h
Teatro Villamarta
www.jerez.es/index.php?id=festival-jerez
14 APRIL 2012 - 21:00 h
15 APRIL 2012 - 19:00 h
Teatro Alhambra
www.juntadeandalucia.es/cultura/teatroalhambra/
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SYNOPSIS
A journey through time
that reflects the
evolution of the Bolero
School of Dance
"muDANZAS BOLERAS" is a journey in time. It is a show full of rhythm
which leads us to discover the essence of the Bolero School of Dance. It
invites us to enjoy the music and intricate choreographies of a lesser
known important Spanish dance form. This is a lively, colourful
performance which helps us understand the links with the influence of
the French academic school. ”Escuela Bolera” is especially known for its
varied and intricate dance steps, graceful Spanish arm movements and
the unique ability of the simultaneous playing of castanets.
The show "muDANZAS BOLERAS" reflects the evolution of this style of
dance, referring to significant dates in the history of dance, and Spanish
public life: 1812, 1912 and 2012. It reminds us of the first performances in
the theatres of Cadiz, the birth of the dance known as “La Cachucha”,
and the structure of the “Bolero” dance. Most of the repertoire is based
on the interpretation of the Pericet family and they have been known for
the development of this genre to this day.
Spaniards are known for their great creativity ranging between jest and
earnest. The show reflects the French siege of Cadiz in 1812 and of the
those unforgettable characters who have left a legacy in this dance form.
Images of La Campanera and Gustave Dore are staged, and most
important, this vibrant form of dance is brought to life once again while
preserving the essence: the passion for dance.
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ARTISTIC
TEAM
Idea and artistic direction
Sharon Sapienza
Stage management
Agnethe Tellefsen
Advisor to the artistic director, composer and
choreographer
Rocío Coral
Carpentry
Rafael García
Choreography
Francisco Velasco
All dances are inspired by the repertoire created
by the Pericet family.
Musical composition
Agustín Diassera y Paco Cruzado
Musical composition inspired by melodies written in the
eighteenth century.
Script
Juan Vergillos y Sylvie Nys
Media
José Antonio Esquina
Financial Advisor
Pilar Cazares
Executive Production
Victoria E. Betanzos y Agnethe Tellefsen
Photography
Luis Castilla
Stage Direction
Sylvie Nys
Editing and translation of
the English text
Albert-G. Storace
Historical Research
Juan Vergillos
Graphic Design
LETRA B
Set Design
Agnethe Tellefsen
Production
Producciones Sonakay S.L.
Light Design
Olga García (AAI)
Acknowledgments
Carmen Granell
Gillian Hurst
Inma Díaz-Ángel
Luisa Triana
Matilde Coral
Rubén Olmo
Santiago Puente
Costumes
Carmen de Giles
Sound design
Rafael Sánchez
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CAST
El Romancero
Francisco Velasco
Maestra de baile “La Campanera”
Penélope Sánchez
La Maja
Elena Miño
El Torero
Daniel Morillo
La Francesa
Myriam Manso
El Majo
Sergio Bernal
Guest Artists
Francisco Velasco y Penélope Sánchez
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MUSIC
musicians and performers
in sound recordings
Piano
Héctor Pérez
Cello
José Carlos Roca
String arrangements
Paco Cruzado
Flute
Manuel Mogeda
Flamenco Guitar
Paco Cruzado
Bandoneon
Luis Caruana
Marimba
Juan Antonio Delgado
Voice
José María Rodríguez
Percussion
Agustín Diassera
Orchestration
Héctor Pérez
Mastering
Francisco Bañez
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PRODUCCIONES SONAKAY
Producciones Sonakay was founded in June 2005. The
company specialises in the management of artists and the
production and diffusion of mainly dance spectacular shows.
The international nature of this company enables the artists
to be present in most cities all over the world, with shows and
participation in international festivals.
(Cádiz), Rincon de la Victoria (Malaga), Vélez-Málaga
(Málaga), San Roque (Cádiz), La Union (Cartagena), Tenerife
(Santa Cruz de Tenerife), Almagro and Bilbao.
The international nature of this company allows them to be
present in most cities around the world with shows and
festivals of Spanish Dance and Flamenco: London and
Newcastle (UK), Marseille, Nancy, IFS, Dieppe, Hyeres,
Narbonne, Paris, Perpignan, Nîmes and Mont de Marsan
(France), Düsseldorf (Germany), Copenhagen (Denmark),
Beijing (China), Stockholm (Sweden), Guadalajara and
Santiago de Queretaro (Mexico), Netherlands, Athens
(Greece); Rome (Italy), Sofia (Bulgaria), Prague (Czech
Republic), La Valletta (Malta), Ankara (Turkey), Saranda
(Albania), Toronto, Quebec and Montreal (Canada), Fez
(Morocco), Kuopio (Finland) , Taiwan, Singapore, New
Zealand, Brussels (Belgium), Vienna (Austria) and Azores
Islands (Portugal).
Distribution of spectaculars for Isabel Bayón’s Flamenco
Company; En La Horma de Sus Zapatos”, winner of the
Giraldillo Award at Seville's XVI Flamenco Biennial, "Tan Solo
Flamenco", "Tórtola Valencia", and "La Puerta Abierta", both
last shows winners of the Giraldillo Award at Seville's
Flamenco Biennial. During the 2009 season, "Tan Solo
Flamenco" was presented at the Auditorium Parco Della
Musica in Rome, the Festival Iberia Contemporánea in
Querétaro, Mexico, and the Festival Flamenco Ciutat Vella in
Barcelona. The National Palace of Culture in Sofia, Bulgaria has
also hosted "Tan Solo Flamenco" in December 2009. Sonakay
presented "La Puerta Abierta" at Priego de Córdoba's Teatro
Municipal (Spain) and at Rome's Auditorium Parco Della
Musica.
Their projects have also been presented in several Spanish
cities: Madrid, Jerez de la Frontera, Sevilla, Alicante, Murcia,
Cornella de Llobregat (Barcelona), Málaga, Cantillana (Seville),
Cadiz, Ronda (Malaga), Pradillo (La Rioja) , Barcelona,
Cartagena, Granada, Alcorcón (Madrid), Rubi (Barcelona),
Gijón (Asturias), Majorca, Fuengirola (Málaga), Valencia, Parla
(Madrid), Valladolid, Utrera (Sevilla), Palma del Río (Córdoba)
Huelva, Córdoba, Alcalá de Guadaíra, Benalup Casa Viejas
In 2010 Sonakay presented “Tan Solo Flamenco at Nuits
Flamencas de Chateauvallon in France. In 2011 “La Puerta
Abierta” was presented in the Tanzhaus (Düsseldorf), “Tan
Solo Flamenco” in the Flamenco Festival of Moscow, “En La
Horma de Sus Zapatos” in the festival “Stars” in Ghent, Festival
of Flanders and “Tan Solo Flamenco” was presented in Poznan
(Poland).
Festivals & Shows
Co-production of the concert "El Grito, El Silencio" with the
Montreal ensemble Constantinople, featuring two artists
under Sonakay management, José Luis Rodriguez and Rosario
'La Tremendita', along with the musicians of Constantinople.
"El Grito, El Silencio" debuted in May 2008 at Palais Montcalm
in Quebec City, followed by an engagement at Sale Pierre
Mercure in Montreal. Presented at the International Festival of
Sacred Music of Sylvanes, Aix en Provence in July 2009.
Executive production and distribution of the spectaculars
"Souvenir" and "La Voz de su Amo", both co-productions of
Mercat de las Flors (Barcelona) and Belén Maya, supported by
INAEM. The works have been presented at Teatro Joaquín
Turina (Seville), Auditorio di Roma (Rome), La Feria de Palma
del Rio (Palma del Rio), the Tanzhaus (Düsseldorf), Kuopio
Dance Festival (Finland), as well as in Paris and Barcelona.
Production and distribution of the Belén Maya spectacular
"Dibujos", which debuted in 2006. The first international
presentation of "Dibujos" was in Beijing, China, as part of the
20th anniversary celebration of Madrid and Beijing as "sister
cities". "Dibujos" has since toured many theatres and festivals
throughout Europe, North Africa, and the Americas including
engagements in France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands,
Bulgaria, Czech Republic, and Morocco at the Fez Festival.
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Production of two spectaculars for the inaugural Flamenco
Festival of Toronto (Canada) with Alicia Márquez and her
company. Designed courses in cante, toque, baile, and the
history of flamenco for festival participants. (2007)
the El Monte Foundation.
Management of Belén Maya's participation as guest artist in
the event "Mediterránea", presented at The BTM (Barcelona
Theatre Musical).
World-wide distribution of Belén Maya and Mayte Martín's
"Flamenco de Cámara" which toured extensively from 2005
through 2007 in theatres such as the Chaillot Theatre in Paris,
the Tenerife Music Festival and the Campoamor Theatre in
Oviedo.
Management of Belén Maya's participation as guest artist in
the production "Homage to Albéniz", presented in the
Seville's Teatro de La Maestranza
Creation and production of "Festival Larachí Flamenca", a
showcase for young flamenco artists, presented annually in
Seville since 2000, in Paris at MCM since 2006 and was
presented in Malaga in 2010.
Management of Belén Maya's participation in "Ensayo 7”,
produced by the Agency of Flamenco and presented in
Seville's Teatro Central.
Management of the spectacular "Alicia”, produced and
directed by Los Ulen.
Co-ordination of the exhibition "Flamenco y Mujer" featuring
the work of visual artist Luisa Triana, which opened at the
Palm Beach Casino in Cannes, before travelling to Paris and
Jerez, among other European and Asian cities.
Co-ordination of the José Luis Rodriguez spectacular
"De Mis Manos" in La Sala Joaquín Turina, sponsored by
Co-ordination of the tour of "Dos Mujeres, Dos Miradas", the
Alicia Márquez and Soraya Clavijo spectacular.
On-going distribution and tour management of the Juan
Ogalla spectacular "Soniquete Flamenco".
Co-ordination of the Mayte Martin and Belén Maya collaboration on the production of "Festival Flamenco Pa 'tós".
Management of Belén Maya's participation as guest artist in
the opening ceremony of the 2006 Flamenco Biennial,
presented in Seville's Teatro Lope de Vega.
Booking and tour management in Spain and Germany
for singer/musician/performance artist Fátima Miranda.
(2008-2010)
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FRANCISCO VELASCO
choreographer
Francisco Velasco was born in Seville. He began his studies at
the Matilde Coral School from which he graduated and also
received the Diploma from the Conservatory of Music and
Dance of Seville.
In 1990 he joined to the Spanish National Ballet, he became
the Principal Dancer in 1997, he performed Jasón in “Medea”,
Andrés in “La Gitanilla”, “Bolero” by the choreographer
Granero, he danced as the Molinero in “El Sombrero de Tres
Picos” and performed the “Zapateado de Sarasate” by the
choreographer Antonio Ruiz, among many other
distinguished choreographies.
In 2005 he returned to the Spanish National Ballet, he
performed as the Comendador in “Fuenteovejuna”
choreographed by Antonio Gades. He also performed the
suite in “El Sombrero de Tres Picos” music by Manuel de Falla
and once again toured with BNE.
He performed at the Spanish Pavillion at the World Expo
in the Haichí in Nagoya (Japan). Velasco created his dance
company in 2010. He still continues to be guest artist with
BNE and works as a freelance dancer and choreographer.
He has been invited as Spanish dance guest teacher at the
Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires. In 1998 he danced at the Teatro
de la Zarzuela in the premiere of “Poeta”, choreographed
by Javier Latorre, with music by Vicente Amigo and the artistic
direction of La Fura dels Baus.
In 2000 was invited to dance with Lola Greco “El Amor Brujo”
here he danced as the bullfighter Escamillo in “Carmen” with
Igor Yebra.
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ON THE STAGE
intricate dance,
graceful arm movement
with simultaneous playing of castanets
mu-
DANZAS
BOLERAS
contact
Producciones Sonakay
C/ Castilla 95, 2º B. 41010. Sevilla. España
T. +34 954 08 57 59 M. +34 616 03 13 44
E. [email protected] W. www.sonakay.com
1812 - 2012
A production by
In Collaboration with
With the support of
Centro de Danza Autorizado
Matilde Coral