PEDAGOGICAL DIRECTORAnnarella Sanchez
Annarella Sanchez is a prominent figure in classical dance teaching, whose career reflects a deep commitment to the artistic and personal development of his students. She is director of the Annarella Sanchez International Ballet and Dance Conservatory, in Leiria, Portugal, where he leads the training of young talents with excellence. As directly responsible for the pre-professional program, is personally involved in the development of each student, guiding them through a demanding and transformative process.
Over the years, has seen many of its students shine in important international competitions, and most of its former students have gone on to careers as principal dancers and first soloists in renowned international companies.
At the same time, Annarella directs the Leiria Classical Ballet Company, a project that takes your artistic vision to the stage. Its productions have already featured the participation of internationally renowned ballet figures., as Maina Gielgud and Marta Iris Fernández, enriching each show with a world-class experience.
Her experience and knowledge led her to teach masterclasses in several European countries, Japan and the United States, also affirming her as an international guest professor.
Pair Annarella, living the dance means commitment, constant passion and dedication. This philosophy is reflected in its pursuit of excellence and focus on the holistic development of its students., positioning her as a respected figure on the international scene.
Over the years, has seen many of its students shine in important international competitions, and most of its former students have gone on to careers as principal dancers and first soloists in renowned international companies.
At the same time, Annarella directs the Leiria Classical Ballet Company, a project that takes your artistic vision to the stage. Its productions have already featured the participation of internationally renowned ballet figures., as Maina Gielgud and Marta Iris Fernández, enriching each show with a world-class experience.
Her experience and knowledge led her to teach masterclasses in several European countries, Japan and the United States, also affirming her as an international guest professor.
Pair Annarella, living the dance means commitment, constant passion and dedication. This philosophy is reflected in its pursuit of excellence and focus on the holistic development of its students., positioning her as a respected figure on the international scene.
MUSICLuís Casalinho
Born in 1968 in Leiria and started his studies at Sociedade Filarmónica S. Cristóvão - Caranguejeira, Leiria.
After and during his clarinet training, had numerous experiences as a clarinetist in Master-Classes and or in academic and professional orchestras.
He did his master's degree in orchestra, because the Direction has always aroused a lot of interest having already had the opportunity to direct several orchestras / wind bands, both amateurs and professionals.
In addition to having been the coordinator of several Master-Classes / Courses and Internships for Instrumentalists, was Course Director for 5 years of Professional Music Courses. He is currently a teacher of clarinet and instrumental ensemble classes at Orfeão de Leiria - Conservatório de Artes, teacher in the Filarmónica Pedroguense - Pedrógão Grande and music teacher at the Conservatório Internacional de Ballet e Dança, Annarella Sánchez.
After and during his clarinet training, had numerous experiences as a clarinetist in Master-Classes and or in academic and professional orchestras.
He did his master's degree in orchestra, because the Direction has always aroused a lot of interest having already had the opportunity to direct several orchestras / wind bands, both amateurs and professionals.
In addition to having been the coordinator of several Master-Classes / Courses and Internships for Instrumentalists, was Course Director for 5 years of Professional Music Courses. He is currently a teacher of clarinet and instrumental ensemble classes at Orfeão de Leiria - Conservatório de Artes, teacher in the Filarmónica Pedroguense - Pedrógão Grande and music teacher at the Conservatório Internacional de Ballet e Dança, Annarella Sánchez.
BALLET, NEOCLASSIC, CONTEMPORARY TECHNIQUE, CHOREOGRAPHIC COMPOSITIONEnrique Perez-Cancio Cantero
Studied ballet, acting and theater, visual arts, photography, lighting, design and stage direction at the Art Education Center (CE- DART) in Mexico. After two and a half years, studied at the National Center for Contemporary Dance in Mexico (CENADAC), where he studied Graham technique, while studying more techniques and styles like: Alexander, Horton, Lemon and Cunningham and choreographic fundamentals.
After dancing professionally in dance groups and professional companies in Mexico, in 2007 is part of `` La Companyia`` Juvenil de Ballet Clássic de Catalunyia, in Barcelona, where he danced classical repertoire and pieces by different recognised choreographers, such as: Rodolfo Castellanos, Jean Emile (CND, NDT), Roger C. Jeffrey (White Oak Dance Project), Juan Borona, Stephane Boko (Cirque du Soleil), Zane Booker (NDT), among others. Time after, directs Cía. Catalan Dance com 12 ballerinas and 16 musicians.
In 2009, forms the EPC DANCE COMPANY until he leaves Spain;
toured different countries in Europe and America and performed in different festivals. Organized some hearings for CODARTS, Conservatory of the Arts de Rotterdam, in Spain, thus opening up the possibility of receiving students to attend university in the Netherlands.
In 2012, started working with Annarella Sánchez, who invited Enrique as a guest choreographer to the Conservatório and continued as a resident teacher. At the Annarella Academia de Ballet e Dança is an intermediate and advanced ballet teacher and works as a choreographer of contemporary pieces, classic repertoire and trainer for national and international competitions.
Among the various awards during his career in collaboration with Annarella Sánchez, has to mention the following contests where he was awarded, Youth American Grand Prix, semifinals and finals, Tanzolymp, South African International Ballet Competition and several other national and international competitions.
As a choreographer since 2000 yet, created more than 600 parts, including 8 complete long-term dances and 28 medium sized pieces, and the rest mainly divided into solos and duets, but also several short pieces (nothing less than 5 minutes) all presented in theater and verifiable with audiovisual material and / or paper. It does not have an exact estimate of the total number of choreographies it has created so far and which is not in Theater presentation format, but it can certainly overcome 1.000 choreographies among taller choreographies, summer intensive or simply choreographic experiences.
Its particularity is the quick assembly of complex ballets, quality of improvement and the strong interpretation and artistic content.
After dancing professionally in dance groups and professional companies in Mexico, in 2007 is part of `` La Companyia`` Juvenil de Ballet Clássic de Catalunyia, in Barcelona, where he danced classical repertoire and pieces by different recognised choreographers, such as: Rodolfo Castellanos, Jean Emile (CND, NDT), Roger C. Jeffrey (White Oak Dance Project), Juan Borona, Stephane Boko (Cirque du Soleil), Zane Booker (NDT), among others. Time after, directs Cía. Catalan Dance com 12 ballerinas and 16 musicians.
In 2009, forms the EPC DANCE COMPANY until he leaves Spain;
toured different countries in Europe and America and performed in different festivals. Organized some hearings for CODARTS, Conservatory of the Arts de Rotterdam, in Spain, thus opening up the possibility of receiving students to attend university in the Netherlands.
In 2012, started working with Annarella Sánchez, who invited Enrique as a guest choreographer to the Conservatório and continued as a resident teacher. At the Annarella Academia de Ballet e Dança is an intermediate and advanced ballet teacher and works as a choreographer of contemporary pieces, classic repertoire and trainer for national and international competitions.
Among the various awards during his career in collaboration with Annarella Sánchez, has to mention the following contests where he was awarded, Youth American Grand Prix, semifinals and finals, Tanzolymp, South African International Ballet Competition and several other national and international competitions.
As a choreographer since 2000 yet, created more than 600 parts, including 8 complete long-term dances and 28 medium sized pieces, and the rest mainly divided into solos and duets, but also several short pieces (nothing less than 5 minutes) all presented in theater and verifiable with audiovisual material and / or paper. It does not have an exact estimate of the total number of choreographies it has created so far and which is not in Theater presentation format, but it can certainly overcome 1.000 choreographies among taller choreographies, summer intensive or simply choreographic experiences.
Its particularity is the quick assembly of complex ballets, quality of improvement and the strong interpretation and artistic content.
CONTEMPORARY, CHOREOGRAPHIC COMPOSITIONRicardo Flores
Mexican dancer and choreographer with a degree in Contemporary Dance and with experience in Theater.
He has collaborated with several dance companies and several national and international theater directors (Inc. State of Contemporary Dance of Oaxaca, National Ballet of Mexico, Mexico-N.Y Project.)
He was invited as a dancer at the Pan American Theater in Glover, Vermont, USA, in 1998 and for Peter Schumann's Bread and Pupets circus show in 2000 in New York.
He worked as the main choreographer of the company Aletheia Cuerpo Escénico de México, over 40 performed choreographies.
In the years 2010 and 2012, received an invitation to reassemble two of his works with the 360º Dance Company in New York.
In addition, he collaborated as a co-creator and dancer in the project: ON THE OTHER SIDE OF ME, Mexico-Spain co-production, with the company LARUMBE Danza from Madrid Spain, opening in Budapest in 2011 and touring Europe and South America.
Between 1993 and 2014 there are several prizes and recognitions that he wins, highlighting the National Jóvenes Creadores del FONCA (National fund for culture and the Arts).
In 2015 moves to Portugal, where you have worked to date as a teacher, choreographer and dancer, carrying out several projects and already having several choreographies awarded in contests such as: Dance World Cup, Dancer Algarve International Dance Competition, Leiria Dance Competition e Youth American Grand Prix.
He has collaborated with several dance companies and several national and international theater directors (Inc. State of Contemporary Dance of Oaxaca, National Ballet of Mexico, Mexico-N.Y Project.)
He was invited as a dancer at the Pan American Theater in Glover, Vermont, USA, in 1998 and for Peter Schumann's Bread and Pupets circus show in 2000 in New York.
He worked as the main choreographer of the company Aletheia Cuerpo Escénico de México, over 40 performed choreographies.
In the years 2010 and 2012, received an invitation to reassemble two of his works with the 360º Dance Company in New York.
In addition, he collaborated as a co-creator and dancer in the project: ON THE OTHER SIDE OF ME, Mexico-Spain co-production, with the company LARUMBE Danza from Madrid Spain, opening in Budapest in 2011 and touring Europe and South America.
Between 1993 and 2014 there are several prizes and recognitions that he wins, highlighting the National Jóvenes Creadores del FONCA (National fund for culture and the Arts).
In 2015 moves to Portugal, where you have worked to date as a teacher, choreographer and dancer, carrying out several projects and already having several choreographies awarded in contests such as: Dance World Cup, Dancer Algarve International Dance Competition, Leiria Dance Competition e Youth American Grand Prix.
BALLET, TIPS TECHNIQUE, REPERTOIRERaquel Aguero Mercado
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BALLET, MALE TECHNIQUE, REPERTOIREElena Cangas Martinez
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BALLET, STEP TWO TÉCNICA, REPERTOIREAlexander Santana
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CLASSIC DANCE, CHOREOGRAPHER, REPERTOIRE, TIPS TECHNIQUE, Ely Regina
Ely Regina Hernández Numa, dancer and choreographer, First Soloist and choreographer of the National Ballet of Cuba, has an outstanding trajectory in classical and contemporary dance.
His artistic career was marked by direct work with internationally renowned figures such as Alicia Alonso, Carlos Acosta, Goyo Montero, Justin Peck, Cathy Marston, Frank Andersen, among other outstanding masters and choreographers. He was part of Acosta Danza since the company was created, actively participating in its early years and consolidating a versatile experience in both classical and contemporary repertoire, as a dancer and choreographer.
As an interpreter, He took leading roles in emblematic works of the universal repertoire, such as Swan Lake,, Dom Quixote, The Nutcracker and Giselle, as well as in contemporary creations by international choreographers such as Uwe Scholz,, Sir Kenneth MacMillan, Annabelle Lopez-Ochoa, Ben Van Cauwenbergh, among other reference names.
In the choreographic scope, His works were presented and recognized on national and international stages. Among his distinctions, the UNEAC Choreography Award stands out. 2017 by Invierno choreography. His choreographic repertoire also includes complete versions of classic ballets such as Don Quixote, Paquita, Esmeralda and The Nutcracker.
From 2022, performs duties as Ballet Master, repeater and choreographer at the Annarella Sánchez International Ballet and Dance Conservatory, where his choreographic creations were distinguished with multiple awards in prestigious international competitions such as the Youth America Grand Prix, Budapest Grand Prix, among others.
His artistic career was marked by direct work with internationally renowned figures such as Alicia Alonso, Carlos Acosta, Goyo Montero, Justin Peck, Cathy Marston, Frank Andersen, among other outstanding masters and choreographers. He was part of Acosta Danza since the company was created, actively participating in its early years and consolidating a versatile experience in both classical and contemporary repertoire, as a dancer and choreographer.
As an interpreter, He took leading roles in emblematic works of the universal repertoire, such as Swan Lake,, Dom Quixote, The Nutcracker and Giselle, as well as in contemporary creations by international choreographers such as Uwe Scholz,, Sir Kenneth MacMillan, Annabelle Lopez-Ochoa, Ben Van Cauwenbergh, among other reference names.
In the choreographic scope, His works were presented and recognized on national and international stages. Among his distinctions, the UNEAC Choreography Award stands out. 2017 by Invierno choreography. His choreographic repertoire also includes complete versions of classic ballets such as Don Quixote, Paquita, Esmeralda and The Nutcracker.
From 2022, performs duties as Ballet Master, repeater and choreographer at the Annarella Sánchez International Ballet and Dance Conservatory, where his choreographic creations were distinguished with multiple awards in prestigious international competitions such as the Youth America Grand Prix, Budapest Grand Prix, among others.
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