NATALIA HILLS AND ALEJANDRO AQUINO
Exclusive Boston Engagement
January 19-25, 2016
Workshops, Performance,
Special Classes and Forum
Performance not to be missed:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_Kpmpsa97A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac5h6Sd7-mI
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Let’s start the New Year by welcoming to Boston the award winning Master Teacher, performer and choreographer NATALIA HILLS and the legendary and multi-awarded Master Teacher ALEJANDRO AQUINO.
In this their long awaited USA Tour, they have presented "Pass the Legacy" in Hollywood, San Francisco, Chicago and Detroit.
In their exclusive visit to Boston NATALIA & ALEJANDRO will bring us a series of Special Workshops on what they are most passionate about--technique, interpretation & Choreography and the Forum "Aquino-Hills".
Weekend Workshops
SATURDAY January 23
1:00pm Registration
1:30pm -- Clever movements for Tango (ganchos, giros, time and setback) Int.
2:45pm -- Advanced Tango (embrace, sacadas, boleos dancing floor shifting, elegant movements)
4:15pm -- Tango Improvisation/Fantasia (development and Progression) Int/Adv
SUNDAY, January 24
2:00pm Registration
2:15pm--Developing Complex Figures/sequences (Int/adv)
3:30pm-- Musical Interpretation/Technique--Int/Adv
4:45pm-- Milonga Int/Adv
Special Performance and Pre-Milonga Class on Saturday January 23
SPECIAL FORUM: AQUINO-HILLS
8:00 pm
Their Forum "Aquino-Hills" is a documentary presentation with footage of photo and video. The artists will relate their experiences as protagonists during the late 1980's in the revival of the dance of tango"
This tour will inspire the new generation to preserve the Tango as a dance.
Special Workshops: Monday January 25
7:30pm: Technique for couples (please come with a partner) Call us if you need a partner. We will rotate or you can choose to stay with your partner.
8:15pm: Vals (Adv and complex variations)
Prices:
Pre-Registration At the Door:
1 Class: $30 1 Class: $35
2 Classes: $55 2 Classes: $65
3 Classes: $80 3 Classes: $95
SATURDAY NIGHT “LATE NIGHT MILONGA”:
FORUM; Pre-Milonga $15
Forum and Milonga: $25
Dancing: $15
Monday, January 25
1 Class: $30 2 Classes: $55
SUPER PASS: $160--You can purchase this pass up until the first class of Saturday. Includes Classes on Saturday, Sunday, and Late Night Milonga
SUPER SATURDAY PASS: $85 You can purchase this pass until Saturday first class. Includes all classes, and Late Night Milonga dancing.
Pre-register on Line----www.bostontango.org
PAYPAL: code: [email protected]
IMPORTANT BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Since the eruption of Rock and Roll at the end of the fifties, and later due to the military dictatorship in Argentina, the tango was practically relegated to family reunions and a few neighborhood spaces that maintained the spirit of the social dance.
With the return of democracy and consequent surge of expressions of local culture, in the first years of the decade of the eighties, a group of young artists trained in distinct disciplines embraced the dance of Buenos Aires motivated by the collective necessity to investigate cultural roots and to reaffirm a national identity.
NATALIA HILLS and ALEJANDRO AQUINO formed part of that generation of dancers who rescued the tango of the old salons to return it to its historical importance, compelling its later inclusion in the list of assets considered by UNESCO as World Heritage.
Even though they may have come to tango from different directions, Natalia and Alejandro came together on stage for the first time in 1988, when both were members of the cast of “Tango-Tango,” a show under the direction of Juan Carlos Copes with the music of Atilio Stampone that had among its invited artists the legendary Roberto Goyeneche.
Their workshops and the Forum: “Aquino-Hills” will be an eye-opener for the attendees. It will be, for some, the first time to work with a genuine master of the 80s. Alejandro’s method of teaching, his medium of instruction and the warmth and charisma he exudes is a product of a by-gone era. Thus, it will be a refreshing experience to be exposed to an entirely new approach reminiscent of old Buenos Aires.
Alejandro provides the style and information of the past while Natalia compliments it with the information of the present. A mix of old and new makes the partnership work to their advantage. Their solid credentials are enough to sustain an insightful workshop making the students yearn for more.
And when it's time to perform, Alejandro & Natalia came out larger than life. They glide into the dance floor with so much ease. The quality and precision of their movements are flawless. Not to be missed!
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NATALIA HILLS was one of the dancers in the original cast of the Broadway and London hit "Forever Tango" and the recipient of a 1997 Tony Award and Drama Desk nomination for Best Choreography.
Her Broadway debut was at the Walter Kerr and Marquis Theater. During her association with the company (1995-2005) she performed in major cities throughout North America, Asia and Europe, as well as for the historical opera house Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires ,Argentina. Born in Buenos Aires , she began her theatrical career at the age of 12 and soon appeared as both a dancer and a choreographer in various national and international productions.
In March 1995, she debuted in "Forever Tango" in San Francisco followed by the show's successful London run at Convent Garden. That same year she was specifically invited to perform in honor of Princess Diana Spencer at the British Embassy in Argentina .
In the summer of 1998, Natalia appeared in the long-running, popular PBS series "Evening at Pops" with the Boston Pops Orchestra with Leslie Caron as a hosted.
Some highlights in her extensive and extraordinary career:
• Performed with Forever Tango at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
• Appearance in the NBC's Today Show
• La Biennale de la Dance, in Lyon-France
• Featured dancer at the International Tango Festival in Toulouse, France.
• Hollywood Bowl as principal dancer in a series of concerts with the Los Angeles Philharmonic presenting the music of Astor Piazzolla, conducted by Miguel Hart-Bedoya with direction and choreography by Hector Zaraspe.
• With " Forever tango" on Broadway at New York's Shubert Theater
• Performed at the prestigious Kodak Theater of Hollywood- CA
• And many other appearances and shows around the world
ALEJANDRO AQUINO
Learning Tango from a certified master of the 80's and a multi-awarded artist is a priceless experience for any seasoned enthusiast.
Not everyone of this Tango generation will know who Alejandro Aquino is unless one has been into it for many years or is addicted to the point of doing researches about this passionate dance from the past. Specially hand-picked by Osvaldo Pugliese to be his signature dancer for his numerous concerts abroad together with the legendary Vanina Bilous, one can easily spot the style and quality the man can offer.
Prior to beginning his career as a tango dancer, Alejandro Aquino finished his studies at the Instituto Superior de Arte del Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires, where he subsequently became
a member of the corps de ballet. In 1985 he was a featured dancer at Teatro Alvear, together
with principal dancers of the Teatro Colon.
Some highlights in his extensive and extraordinary career:
• Alejandro was chosen by Maestro Osvaldo Pugliese, composer, orchestra leader and one of the most important figures in the history of tango music, to join the Orquesta Osvaldo Pugliese on tour in America, Asia and Europe. Among these was the historic concert of Osvaldo Pugliese and Astor Piazzolla at the Royal Carre Theatre in Amsterdam, Holland on June 26,1989.
• Performed in the famous Aldwych West End Theater in London with the legendary company “Tango Argentino” of Claudio Segovia and Hector Orezzolli. Among the guests were Lady Diana Spencer and singer Elton John
• In 1992 he created his first complete work – “Tangueros” with the sponsorship of the Festival Internacional: “Oriente - Ocidente” of Trento and Roverto in Italy and was the artistic director, choreographer and scenic director of a dance company bearing the same name presented with great success and critically acclaimed bringing the most Important musicians of the genre.
• From 1997 – 2011 Alejandro establishes himself in Italy and dedicates himself to teaching and to transmitting his knowledge of Tango in all of Europe
• In 2003 creates and produces the show “Homenage a OsvladoPugliese” with the Orquesta Color Tango led by Roberto Alvarez, and presented personally by Lidia Pugliese. The show subsequently toured in Italy.
In this their long awaited USA Tour, they have presented "Pass the Legacy" in Hollywood, San Francisco, Chicago and Detroit.
In their exclusive visit to Boston NATALIA & ALEJANDRO will bring us a series of Special Workshops on what they are most passionate about--technique, interpretation & Choreography and the Forum "Aquino-Hills".
Weekend Workshops
SATURDAY January 23
1:00pm Registration
1:30pm -- Clever movements for Tango (ganchos, giros, time and setback) Int.
2:45pm -- Advanced Tango (embrace, sacadas, boleos dancing floor shifting, elegant movements)
4:15pm -- Tango Improvisation/Fantasia (development and Progression) Int/Adv
SUNDAY, January 24
2:00pm Registration
2:15pm--Developing Complex Figures/sequences (Int/adv)
3:30pm-- Musical Interpretation/Technique--Int/Adv
4:45pm-- Milonga Int/Adv
Special Performance and Pre-Milonga Class on Saturday January 23
SPECIAL FORUM: AQUINO-HILLS
8:00 pm
Their Forum "Aquino-Hills" is a documentary presentation with footage of photo and video. The artists will relate their experiences as protagonists during the late 1980's in the revival of the dance of tango"
This tour will inspire the new generation to preserve the Tango as a dance.
Special Workshops: Monday January 25
7:30pm: Technique for couples (please come with a partner) Call us if you need a partner. We will rotate or you can choose to stay with your partner.
8:15pm: Vals (Adv and complex variations)
Prices:
Pre-Registration At the Door:
1 Class: $30 1 Class: $35
2 Classes: $55 2 Classes: $65
3 Classes: $80 3 Classes: $95
SATURDAY NIGHT “LATE NIGHT MILONGA”:
FORUM; Pre-Milonga $15
Forum and Milonga: $25
Dancing: $15
Monday, January 25
1 Class: $30 2 Classes: $55
SUPER PASS: $160--You can purchase this pass up until the first class of Saturday. Includes Classes on Saturday, Sunday, and Late Night Milonga
SUPER SATURDAY PASS: $85 You can purchase this pass until Saturday first class. Includes all classes, and Late Night Milonga dancing.
Pre-register on Line----www.bostontango.org
PAYPAL: code: [email protected]
IMPORTANT BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Since the eruption of Rock and Roll at the end of the fifties, and later due to the military dictatorship in Argentina, the tango was practically relegated to family reunions and a few neighborhood spaces that maintained the spirit of the social dance.
With the return of democracy and consequent surge of expressions of local culture, in the first years of the decade of the eighties, a group of young artists trained in distinct disciplines embraced the dance of Buenos Aires motivated by the collective necessity to investigate cultural roots and to reaffirm a national identity.
NATALIA HILLS and ALEJANDRO AQUINO formed part of that generation of dancers who rescued the tango of the old salons to return it to its historical importance, compelling its later inclusion in the list of assets considered by UNESCO as World Heritage.
Even though they may have come to tango from different directions, Natalia and Alejandro came together on stage for the first time in 1988, when both were members of the cast of “Tango-Tango,” a show under the direction of Juan Carlos Copes with the music of Atilio Stampone that had among its invited artists the legendary Roberto Goyeneche.
Their workshops and the Forum: “Aquino-Hills” will be an eye-opener for the attendees. It will be, for some, the first time to work with a genuine master of the 80s. Alejandro’s method of teaching, his medium of instruction and the warmth and charisma he exudes is a product of a by-gone era. Thus, it will be a refreshing experience to be exposed to an entirely new approach reminiscent of old Buenos Aires.
Alejandro provides the style and information of the past while Natalia compliments it with the information of the present. A mix of old and new makes the partnership work to their advantage. Their solid credentials are enough to sustain an insightful workshop making the students yearn for more.
And when it's time to perform, Alejandro & Natalia came out larger than life. They glide into the dance floor with so much ease. The quality and precision of their movements are flawless. Not to be missed!
----------------------------------------------
NATALIA HILLS was one of the dancers in the original cast of the Broadway and London hit "Forever Tango" and the recipient of a 1997 Tony Award and Drama Desk nomination for Best Choreography.
Her Broadway debut was at the Walter Kerr and Marquis Theater. During her association with the company (1995-2005) she performed in major cities throughout North America, Asia and Europe, as well as for the historical opera house Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires ,Argentina. Born in Buenos Aires , she began her theatrical career at the age of 12 and soon appeared as both a dancer and a choreographer in various national and international productions.
In March 1995, she debuted in "Forever Tango" in San Francisco followed by the show's successful London run at Convent Garden. That same year she was specifically invited to perform in honor of Princess Diana Spencer at the British Embassy in Argentina .
In the summer of 1998, Natalia appeared in the long-running, popular PBS series "Evening at Pops" with the Boston Pops Orchestra with Leslie Caron as a hosted.
Some highlights in her extensive and extraordinary career:
• Performed with Forever Tango at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
• Appearance in the NBC's Today Show
• La Biennale de la Dance, in Lyon-France
• Featured dancer at the International Tango Festival in Toulouse, France.
• Hollywood Bowl as principal dancer in a series of concerts with the Los Angeles Philharmonic presenting the music of Astor Piazzolla, conducted by Miguel Hart-Bedoya with direction and choreography by Hector Zaraspe.
• With " Forever tango" on Broadway at New York's Shubert Theater
• Performed at the prestigious Kodak Theater of Hollywood- CA
• And many other appearances and shows around the world
ALEJANDRO AQUINO
Learning Tango from a certified master of the 80's and a multi-awarded artist is a priceless experience for any seasoned enthusiast.
Not everyone of this Tango generation will know who Alejandro Aquino is unless one has been into it for many years or is addicted to the point of doing researches about this passionate dance from the past. Specially hand-picked by Osvaldo Pugliese to be his signature dancer for his numerous concerts abroad together with the legendary Vanina Bilous, one can easily spot the style and quality the man can offer.
Prior to beginning his career as a tango dancer, Alejandro Aquino finished his studies at the Instituto Superior de Arte del Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires, where he subsequently became
a member of the corps de ballet. In 1985 he was a featured dancer at Teatro Alvear, together
with principal dancers of the Teatro Colon.
Some highlights in his extensive and extraordinary career:
• Alejandro was chosen by Maestro Osvaldo Pugliese, composer, orchestra leader and one of the most important figures in the history of tango music, to join the Orquesta Osvaldo Pugliese on tour in America, Asia and Europe. Among these was the historic concert of Osvaldo Pugliese and Astor Piazzolla at the Royal Carre Theatre in Amsterdam, Holland on June 26,1989.
• Performed in the famous Aldwych West End Theater in London with the legendary company “Tango Argentino” of Claudio Segovia and Hector Orezzolli. Among the guests were Lady Diana Spencer and singer Elton John
• In 1992 he created his first complete work – “Tangueros” with the sponsorship of the Festival Internacional: “Oriente - Ocidente” of Trento and Roverto in Italy and was the artistic director, choreographer and scenic director of a dance company bearing the same name presented with great success and critically acclaimed bringing the most Important musicians of the genre.
• From 1997 – 2011 Alejandro establishes himself in Italy and dedicates himself to teaching and to transmitting his knowledge of Tango in all of Europe
• In 2003 creates and produces the show “Homenage a OsvladoPugliese” with the Orquesta Color Tango led by Roberto Alvarez, and presented personally by Lidia Pugliese. The show subsequently toured in Italy.
