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The tango is the dance of the people,
born from the heart.
In this exhilarating production Internationaal Danstheater
– together with choreographer Neel Verdoorn – explores
the world of the tango, inspired by the music of the
legendary pianist, composer, arranger and orchestra
director Osvaldo Pugliese.
The tango originated around 1880 in the tenements of Argentina,
where the European emigrants arrived, and where the courtyards
were filled with song, music and dance. Tango is drenched in
emotions, passion, melancholy, longing and nostalgia. With the
tango, you cannot escape from this narrative, or from the strong
emotions it evokes. The music is universal, and touches you deep
in your heart. Pugliese’s powerful rhythms keep your feet on the
ground, while the heavenly melodies make you float on air. In his
compositions and arrangements he creates uniquely individual
structures and aural images that always have the element of
dance at their foundation. This brings about a new reality, which
creates space for other art forms and lends itself outstandingly to
a different vision of movement.
For choreographer Neel Verdoorn, the challenge is to work
with all the stylistic qualities that make the tango so unique.
Two bodies that become one, with the centre of balance
precisely between them. The fascinating spatial patterns,
alternating with the intimate narration of the story of two
people through the medium of dance and music.
With live music by Quinteto Zárate led by Micha Molthoff
Neel Verdoorn is a master
of her craft, an observant
viewer and listener, and
above all a dancer in heart
and soul. It shows in the
patterns and movements
she has created for the nine
beautiful and expressive
men and women of ID.
Mirjam van der Linden,
de Volkskrant
15-8-’12
It has to be said that I saw
marvelous dancers showing
their skill, especially in the
solos. (...) Tango Orchestra
Zárate have proven their
worth at many venues,
and yesterday they played
Pugliese’s tangos with
conviction, as though they
had invented the entire
music style.
Rob Nuijten,
Toritos Online Tango Agenda
11-8-’12
Choreography Neel Verdoorn
Music Osvaldo Pugliese live performed by Quinteto Zárate
Costume design Karisma Costumes
Worldpremiere February 11th 2013, DeLaMar Theater, Amsterdam
www.internationaaldanstheater.nl
Fotografie Carin Verbruggen Grafisch ontwerp Meester Ontwerpers, Amsterdam