Ballet Folklórico De Antioquia, Colombia MAPALE Erika Meneses Laura Cano Ana María Granados Marinella Buriticá Isabel Cristina Pérez Susana Osorio Cynthia Torres
CAST OF DANCERS Natalia Pineda María Teresa Restrepo Isabel Perdomo Ramiro Velásquez Johan Exneyder Palacios Diego Londoño Edison Andrés Melchor
Santiago Mesa Mauricio López Andrés Felipe Guerra Jhon Edison Arango Ismael Zamudio Luis Armando Viveros
MUSICAL GROUP - TIERRADENTRO Juan Pablo Acosta (Music Director, Guitar) Oscar Botero (Assistant Music Director, Bass) Diego Lopera (Piano) Cristina Escamilla (Main Vocalist) Joe Rodríguez (Percussion) David Moná (Battery, Percussion) Arbey Valencia (Clarinet, Sax, Gaita-Clarinet) Edwar Montoya (Bombardino-horn and trombone) TOUR DIRECTION COLUMBIA ARTISTS MANAGEMENT LLC Tim Fox/Alison Ahart Williams 1790 Broadway, New York, NY 10019 www.cami.com TUE, FEB 21, 2012 | Overture Hall This program is part of Overture’s Take 10 Series for students and educators. Funding for Take 10 is provided by contributions to Overture Center for the Arts. Learn how you can help make arts experiences real for hundreds of thousands of people in the greater Madison area at overturecenter.com/contribute. This program is part of Overture’s Community Ticket Program. Funding for the Community Ticket Program is provided by American Girl’s Fund for Children, a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts, and by contributions to Overture Center for the Arts. Learn how you can help make arts experiences real for hundreds of thousands of people in the greater Madison area at overturecenter.com/contribute. Ballet Folklórico De Antioquia | Overture Center
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PROGRAM Cumbia Choreography: Albeiro Roldán Penagos - Ballet Folklórico de Antioquia Composer: Wilson Choperena (La Pollera Colorá) – José Barros (Navidad Negra, El Pescador) San Agustín Choreography: Ballet Folklórico de Antioquia Composer: Cesar Brand – Oscar Botero – Tierradentro San Juanero Choreography: Del Folclor Colombiano Composer: Anselmo Durán Plazas Joropo Choreography: Juan Camilo Maldonado Composer: Del Folclor llanero Tambora Choreography: Juan Camilo Maldonado Composer: Juan Pablo Acosta (La Hamaquita de Rayas) Cumbia Gozadera Composer: Juan Pablo Acosta Mapalé Choreography: Albeiro Roldán Penagos - Ballet Folklórico de Antioquia Composer: Lucho Bermúdez (Prende la Vela) – Juan Pablo Acosta (Oricamba) INTERMISSION
Guaneña Choreography: Albeiro Roldán Penagos - Ballet Folklórico de Antioquia Composer: Neftalí Benavidez – Nicanor Díaz Pasillo Voliao Choreography: Ballet Folklórico de Antioquia Composer: del folclor colombiano – Luis Miguel de Zulategui (Cachipay, El Cafetero) Macheteros Choreography: Mauricio Aristizábal – Hernán Darío Suaza Composer: Juan Pablo Acosta (Pilas con el Machete) – Liber Mateus (Pasillo Capilla)
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PROGRAM (cont.) No me Presionen Composer: Juan Pablo Acosta Comparsa del Carnaval Choreography: Hernán Darío Suaza Composer: Mi Comparsa (Juan Pablo Acosta) – La Mujer Amarilla (Folclor Atlántico) Cuando Llegue la Noche Composer: Juan Pablo Acosta Baile del Porro Choreography: Edwin Valencia Composer: Lucho Bermúdez (Gaita de las Flores – Diana María) Descarga Choreography: Juan Camilo Maldonado Composer: Orquesta Típica 73 (Descarga 73) Salsa Choreography: Luis Eduardo Hernández “el Mulato Latino” Composer: Diego Galé (Hasta que se Rompa el Cuero) – Jairo Varela (Buenaventura y Caney) – Joe Arroyo (Rebelión) – Juan Pablo Acosta (Te Llama el Timbal) PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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MAPALE Colombia is a land of mountains, valleys and plains that are home to great biodiversity. It’s a land of wonderful places that have been transformed into world heritage through their archaeological sites, populations and carnivals. Sites that tell stories of ancient indigenous traditions, populations that witnessed the Spanish conquest/ colonization and carnivals highlight the joy the Colombian people. Colombia’s rhythms and traditional dances honor a multicultural wealth of indigenous, African and European origins. These come together into a fusion inspired by the customs of the places where these traditions take place. The weather and natural resources of these populations influence the way to dress, the food choices, the behavior of the natives and the way of live. In turn, all of which have become the source of inspiration for this magical Colombia. Thus, Mapale was born. Along the Magdalena River, the fishermen in earlier times discovered a small fish which they
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called Mapalé, whose movements gave rise to a frenetic dance, characterized by the symbolic body movements of the fish when caught. Over time, this dance rhythm with a strong African influence executed with great speed, has been transformed. It has adopted a sensual and frenetic nature showcasing great physical skills. Being a typical dance of the Colombian Caribbean coast, it’s indicative of typical festivities and carnivals.
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MAPALE (cont.) Mapale is a show that will let you connect with the indigenous origins of Colombia. Mapale is an ancestry that tells the stories of the men and women who work the land, who celebrate slyly while showing a mastery of their instruments of tillage. It’s a story of a country that vibrates to the stomping of the Colombian cowboys in the plains. It’s an account of the singing that is evoked from the dancing traditions of the river folk.
Moreover, it’s the story of the Cumbia that sounds like Colombia wherever it is heard and, as a result, makes it irresistable to dance to. Lastly, it’s a tale where the carnival became heritage and salsa dancing became the dressing of our Latin flavor; where sensuality and frenzied movements make everyone want to move their shoulders without stopping, resulting in a performance full of diversity, precision and feeling.
BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE ANTIOQUIA, COLOMBIA The entertainment corporation, Ballet Folklórico de Antioquia, Colombia, is a cultural organization with a 20-year trajectory that promotes the strengthening of Colombian cultural identities in national and international audiences through the enjoyment of dance and music as artistic expressions. We mean to be the best cultural ambassadors of our country. Diversity, precision, and emotion are the characteristics that shine through in each of the 60 choreographies that we present, all of which are compiled in the following shows: Baila Colombia, Colombia Cultura Milenaria, Colombia Viva, Tierra de Esperanza, Sabor Latino, Colombia de Fiesta y Carnaval, and Tierra de Tambores y Polleras. The ballet has been critically acclaimed for its professionalism, high technical level, and artistic quality; thus, it has been duly recognized within its field. Some of these awards and recognition include the following: awarded the “Cabe Citar” Gold Medal at the Stylized Folk Olympics in Dijon, France in 1998; granted the “Ugo Re Capriata” special recognition award at the International Folk Dance Festival in Agrigento, Italy in 2003; given special recognition for excellent participation at the International Festival of the Performing Arts in Tamaulipas, México in October, 2005 and October, 2009; granted the special recognition “Perfección” as a special guest at the 25th Annual International Festival in Drummondville in Quebec, Canada in 2006; recognized with excellence at 6
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the Folkmoot International Festival in North Carolina, U.S.A. in July in 2006; granted special recognition for the best Latin American company to participate at the cultural program of the Olympic Games in Beijing, China in 2008; and the ballet has also been recognized for its participation in the inauguration and closing events of the South American Games in Medellín, 2010. France has vibrated on various occasions to the impetuous movements of the “Mapalé” dance, and Italy has been easily seduced by the rhythms of the “Cumbia” dance. Canada has eagerly welcomed the flirty rhythms of the Colombian pacific coast into its theaters and festivals. Mexico has attentively heard the indigenous melodies of the Colombian high plains. Last but not least, China and Japan have experienced the sublime ritual of the “San Agustín” dance. Other countries like Spain, Belgium, Holland, Chile, Peru, and the United States have also discovered a creative, exuberant and multi-cultural Colombia. The Ballet Folklórico de Antioquia, Colombia transmits its expressiveness, energy, and love for dance in every stage they visit. Twenty years have passed since the dream of one man, Albeiro Roldán Penagos, began to be realized in the city of Medellín. The day-to-day consistency and vision of the future have given shape to this artistic project that was born to be part of the world’s heritage. We welcome you into our dream. For more information, please visit www.cami.com and www.bfda.org/en/.
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