Press Release for Sardegna tour Feb 2015

PRESS CONTACT
Robert Russo
[email protected]
www.acoronaworks.com
February 4, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
‘DULCINEA IN MANHATTAN’
New Project of ‘ACoronaworks’
Alessandra Corona, Artistic Director
Announces
World-Premiere, 4-City Tour in Sardinia, Italy
February 19-22, 2015
New dance-music-theater production
With original music by Thomas Lentakis
Featuring Alessandra Corona and Mario Rosini
Choreographed and Staged by Ramon Oller
Alessandra Corona, Artistic Director of ‘ACoronaworks’, announces the world-premiere of her new
production, ‘Dulcinea in Manhattan’, and its 4-city tour in Sardinia, Italy, from February 19-22, 2015.
‘Dulcinea in Manhattan’ will be performed on the following schedule:
February 19 in Santa Teresa di Gallura at the Teatro Comunale at 9:00 pm (21:00),
February 20 in Alghero at the Teatro Civico at 9:00 pm (21:00),
February 21 in Lanusei at the Teatro Tonio Dei Lanusei at 9:00 pm (21:00), and
February 22 in Carbonia at the Teatro Centrale at 8:00 pm (20:00).
The world-premiere tour of ‘Dulcinea in Manhattan’ in Sardina, Italy is presented by ACoronaworks,
Alessandra Corona, in partnership with European Choreographic Organization, Renato Greco, and
with Associazione Enti Locali per lo Spettacolo, Lello Giua.
In her first production as Artistic Director, Corona describes ‘Dulcinea in Manhattan’ as “a new dancemusic-theater project inspired by Cervantes’ ‘Don Quixote’, conceived for seven performing artists
(dancers, singers, actors, and musicians) who are at the pinnacle of their artistic careers, all of whom
are in search of their own ‘impossible dream”. Corona wants everyone to know that her ‘Dulcinea in
Manhattan’ is not a re-creation of the famous ballet ‘Don Quixote’. Although ‘Dulcinea in Manhattan’
is inspired by the iconic novel, the show is a non-narrative, brand-new, and original, contemporary
work.
Alessandra Corona established ‘ACoronaworks’ as a vehicle to create and develop new multidisciplinary projects. “I want to make artistic works that integrate dance, music, theater, video and
film arts of a high quality level” she said. For her inaugural project, ‘Dulcinea in Manhattan’, Corona
said she “selected a group of remarkable artists, who are unique, and at the top-level,
professionally”.
For her debut production, Alessandra Corona is very happy to continue her professional collaboration
with choreographer Ramon Oller, with whom she worked with for 15 years at Ballet Hispanico.
During their time together at Ballet Hispanico, Oller created many new dances which featured Corona
as the leading dancer.
Joining Alessandra Corona and Mario Rosini in the production are Herman Payne (international
dance-star of the Broadway musicals ‘Fosse’ and ‘West Side Story’), Alessandro Pellicani (former
principal dancer for Italian National Television RAI and Mediasest), Maricarmen Garcia (noted
Flamenco Artist from Barcelona, who has performed world-wide), Ashley Adamek (Broadway
actress from the musical ‘Spiderman Turn Off the dark’ and ‘Chicago’), and Leonardo Tomasi (an
Italian actor who trained at the ‘Fulvio Fo’ acting school in Sinnai, who plays the Narrator character in
the show). ‘Dulcinea in Manhattan’ is choreographed and staged by Ramon Oller.
Choreography for ‘Dulcinea in Manhattan’ has been created by Ramon Oller, and Alessandra
Corona. Ramon Oller’s body of work has been performed widely by Ballet Hispanico in New York
and on tour. His choreographies have been commissioned and presented by theater and dance
companies throughout Europe and around the world. Alessandra Corona created her first
professional choreography for her production of ‘Dulcinea in Manhattan’.
American composer Thomas Lentakis has created an original music score for ‘Dulcinea in
Manhattan’. Lentakis’ music – a blend of electronic and fusion - weaves the production together,
moving the action between fantasy and reality. The Italian virtuoso Mario Rosini, from Bari, plays the
piano and sings, in the show.
About Alessandra Corona
Alessandra Corona is from Cagliari, Italy (Sardinia) and was trained at the National Ballet Academy in
Rome. She studied ‘Graham Technique’ with Joseph Fontano, Stefano Valentini, and Elsa Piperno.
She also studied ‘Merce Cunningham’ and ‘Jose Limon’ techniques. Prior to moving to New York in
1990, Alessandra was a Principal Dancer with the Baletto di Sardegna, directed by Paola Leoni, and
the contemporary dance companies of Renato Greco and Vittorio Biagi in Rome, Italy. She appeared
widely on Italian National television (RAI 1), and was a featured dancer on the live weekly television
shows ‘Gran Premio’ and ‘Europa Europa’, both directed by Gino Landi, the latter choreographed by
Vittorio Biagi. Upon moving to New York City, Alessandra Corona became a Principal Dancer with
Ballet Hispanico, where she danced in New York and on tour around the world, dancing in ballets by
Paul Taylor, Ramon Oller, Ann Reinking, Graciela Daniele, Vincente Nebrada, Christopher Gillis, Maria
Rovira, including five world premieres choreographed by Ramon Oller for her. Ann Reinking selected
Alessandra to dance in the international tour of the musical ‘Fosse’ and in the City Center Encores
production of the Richard Rodgers musical ‘No Strings’, both directed by Reinking. She performs
regularly with the Michael Mao Dance Company as a Guest Artist. For more than 25 years, Alessandra
Corona has taught ballet, modern, and jazz dance, in Italy and in the United States. She is also a
certified Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis trainer in New York City. ‘Dulcinea in Manhattan’ marks
Alessandra Corona’s debut production as Artistic Director of her new company ‘ACoronaworls’.
About Ramon Oller
Ramon Oller, is an accomplished Spanish choreographer and director, whose works have been
commissioned by Ballet Hispanico for over two decades. His interpretation of ‘Carmen’ was a soldout hit a few seasons ago, when it played The Joyce Theater in New York City. Considered one of the
finest European dance-and-theater makers, he frequently stages work in opera houses and theaters
around the world.
About Mario Rosini
Mario Rosini Nasce a Gioia del Colle, e ha frequentato il corso di pianoforte principale presso il
conservatorio Niccolo’ Piccinni di Bari,ma la sua scelta artistica lo ha dirottato verso stili e
contaminazioni musicali diverse dall’ambiente classico. Per due anni frequenta le clinics di Umbria
jazz,vincendo una borsa di studio per il corso tenuto da Joe Zawinul di tastiere e computer music.
Numerose le sue collaborazioni jazz/pop della scena nazionale ed internazionale. Partecipa come
pianista corista a tour di Anna Oxa,Irene Grandi,Mia Martini,Rossana Casale,Tosca,Neri per Caso,Alex
Britti,Gino Vannelli european tour si esibisce nelle aperture di concerti di Al Jarreau e M. Buble’.
Numerosi i suoi live con esponenti della scena jazz italiana ed estera Incide numerosi dischi,vantando
collaborazioni importanti come Billy Cobham,Pino Daniele (suo produttore artistico),Mick
Goodrick,Rossana Casale,Dirotta su cuba,Fabrizio Bosso etc… Nel 2004 partecipa al festival di San
Remo e si classifica al secondo posto (classifica generale) con il brano “Sei la vita mia”dal 2008
ricopre la prestigiosa carica di Presidente della Commissione artistica del Premio Mia Martini. Nel 2005
e’ docente della cattedra di canto jazz presso il conservatorio Paisiello di Taranto.Dal 2012 ricopre la
stessa carica presso il conservatorio Duni di Matera.
About Thomas Lentakis
Thomas Lentakis composes and produces electronic music in New York City. He was the co-founder
of the 70s rock group THE AGENTS which released the deeply underground LP “TV Sex Star”. His
music is currently performed and recorded under the name PHOSROCK. PHOSROCK’s first CD
“Searchlight” can soon be obtained through the website: andwho.us.
FOR CALENDAR AND LISTING EDITORS:
ACoronaworks
Alessandra Corona, Artistic Director
In partnership with
European Choreographic Organization
And Associazione Enti Locali per lo Spettacolo
Presents
‘DULCINEA IN MANHATTAN’
World-Premiere Tour in Sardinia, Italy
February 19-20-21-22, 2015
Featuring Alessandra Corona and Mario Rosini
February 19 in Santa Teresa di Gallura at the Teatro Comunale at 9:00 pm (21:00),
February 20 in Alghero at the Teatro Civico at 9:00 pm (21:00),
February 21 in Lanusei at the Teatro Tonio Dei Lanusei at 9:00 pm (21:00), and
February 22 in Carbonia at the Teatro Centrale at 8:00 pm (20:00)
For more information: www.assoentilocali.it/circuito-danza/147-dulcinea-in-manhattan
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