DINING ROOM

60 MINS

SUN 1500

R 80

This programme note is a translation.

Tango and Argentine Folklore by Argentinian dancer, Ariel Roldan.

The show integrates Argentina music and dance, using simple elements: a musician, a singer – dancer and his partner. Only these three elements are necessary to mirror the tradition of the Argentine. The performance begins with the native folklore of the country and ends with the Tango – the pinnacle of Argentinian dance.

The Argentina guitar shows the Argentine camera music, starting with the classic and interpreting different compositors. The show is divided into two parts:  Argentine Folklore, wearing the traditional clothing and showing the magic colour of the dance; Argentina Tango, showing the different Argentine dances (Traditional Tango, Estage Tango and New Tango). The intention is to illustrate the developmental process of this dance.

The people can see the connection of the dancers through their eyes and the emotion of the choreography. “To the end with the sigh of the people and the pleasure to represent my country.”

Ariel Roldan

Being 37 years old he continues his career which started when he was 4 years old. Participating as main actor in plays like “Sábados de Vino y Gloria”, “El príncipe que perdió la risa” and “Votice” ( dance theatre) between others.                

His National Professoriate in Music, specialized in Singing allowed him to participate as singer in different concerts of Lyric, Camera, Argentine Folk and Tango music. He participated in international contests like Eisteddfo where he obtained the first prize for the categories of “Tenor” and “Mixed Duet” and second prize in “Free Solo”.               

His studies as  trombonist, gave him the opportunity to work with the Symphony Orchestra of the Province of Neuquen.                        

Director, choreographer and dancer of the “Tango Negro” school. His experience and growth as tango dancer, salsa and Folk gave him the tools to do a tour in South Africa dictating workshops and presenting shows in Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town. Here he was contracted by Volkswagen to dance in the Argentine Embassy stand at the Sandton Convention centre for the World Cup. He also made an add for SABC post world cup.

Cynthia Palacios

Although only 21 years of age, Cynthia is a professional dancer. 

Senior teacher in classic and Spanish dances. Directed “Ballet Sentimiento de Arrabal” for five years. Her spotless dance has taken her to become the Interamerican -stylized and traditional- Flamenco   champion as well as Patagonic Stage Tango champion 2007 and 2008. 1st prize of Urban Rhythms, Theatre jazz and Modern jazz. 5th finalist in the World Tango Championship. 2nd finalist at Tango Saloon Championship in Chile.

In 2008 participates as dancer of the Granada Almeria, Muncia Festival and in 2010 she represents Argentina in the International Tango Festival of Granada.

She had the pleasure of doing the opening of the World Tango 2009 Summit together with renown figures as Horacio Ferrer y Raúl Garello. She currently devotes herself to the braking of structures with her dance and guiding her students this way.

Fernando Carmona

Musical Direction, Guitarist and Choir Director, between others of the Youth Municipal Choir and Adults Choir of General. Roca, Antares Vocal Group, Coral Sokagakai International. Fernando achieved the second prize in the arrangement of the show “Camino del Indio de A. Yupanqui” by the Pergamino Organization.

As a guitarist he has performed in various provinces of Argentina. In 2007 he recorded his first disc called “Memoria de Pueblo” (Town Memories) in which songs of the popular Argentine Singer are interpreted. In 2008 he composed the music of “Pacto por un Blues”. During the last four years he has participated in the Popular Musicians Gathering Of Rosario dictating seminars and vocal and choir arrangements.