Luis Pereyra
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Luis Pereyra is a dancer and chorographer of Tango Argentino and Argentinian folklore.
Luis Pereyra studied choreography under the direction of Maestro Carusso in Teatro Colón, the opera house of Buenos Aires, and at Escuela Nacional de Danzas. He took studies with renowned maestros such as Santiago Ayala „El Chúcaro“, Hugo Jiménez, Mario Machaco, Héctor Zaraspe, Irene Acosta, Ana Marini, Wasil Tupin und Mercedes Serrano. His professional education comprises Modern Dance, classical ballet, jazz dance, folklore, tap dance and he studied music.
He took part in all of the outstanding tango productions, e.g., Forever Tango, Tango Pasión and – from 1987 to 2000 in the musical Tango Argentino, produced by Claudio Segovia and Héctor Orrezoli. It was here that Luis Pereyra was nominated fort he Tony Award
He went on tour through the U.S.A., Canada, Great Britain, Germany, Japan, Austria, Switzerland and France.
In 2001 he danced the solo part in the opera Orestes – Last Tango, directed by choreographer Oscar Araiz, produced on the occasion of WMTF Festival Holland.
In the course of his career he danced on the important stages e.g., Gershwin Theater on Broadway
, Théâtre du Châtelet
, Paris, Aldwych Theatre
in London´s West End, Cologne Philharmonie, Alte Oper
in Frankfurt am Main and Deutsches Theater
München (Munic). In 1994 he danced for Paramount Pictures
and was presented by Al Pacino
. In 1995 he danced in the Castro Theater in San Francisco on stage with Robin Williams
and Peter Coyote
.
Luis Pereyra´s choreographic work is influenced mainly by his Argentinian origin. His works are always closely related to popular and folkloric dances and show a pure choice of elements. His oeuvre is based on his principle: „Unity. What belongs together, should not be separated.“ He regards the culture of Argentine as a unity, and Tango Argentino as a integral part of Argentinian folklore. From his very start he has followed this principle. It is his aim to unite all of Argentine´s dances on one stage: Tango, Chacarera, Milonga, Milonga Sureña, Zamba, Gato and Malambo, the Gaucho dance, just to mention a few of them, being on the same level, in connection with each other and creating a picture of the country Argentine as a whole, as one unity.
Luis Pereyra considers music as genesis of all dance. For this reason he chooses carefully strong and expressive compositions of original argentinian music and cares about authentic instruments, as Bandoneon, Cajas, Bombo, and others.
Tom Noga wrote on August 19, 2004 in Frankfurter Rundschau
, German daily paper: „El Sonido de mi Tierra is a revue of dance and music. A declaration of love to Argentine, her people and landscapes.”
In most of his productions Luis Pereyra personally takes part as a dancer. Among his last productions you can find Café de los Angelitos – El Tango as well as all of the productions of his music and dance company El Sonido de mi Tierra (The Sound of my Earth).
Since 2001 Luis Pereyra has been collaborating with his partner under the name of Nicole Nau
& Luis Pereyra.
Life
Luis Pereyra was born to a humble working class family. At the early age of five he danced in folk groups. At the age of eleven he made his first professional appearance as a member of the ballet Argentino directed by Mario Machaco and Norma Ré. He made his first appearance on stage at the legendary Caño 14, where the famous bandoneonist Aníbal Troilo appeared at the same time. Later Luis Pereyra became member of the Ballett Salta, directed by Marina and Hugo Jiménez.Luis Pereyra studied choreography under the direction of Maestro Carusso in Teatro Colón, the opera house of Buenos Aires, and at Escuela Nacional de Danzas. He took studies with renowned maestros such as Santiago Ayala „El Chúcaro“, Hugo Jiménez, Mario Machaco, Héctor Zaraspe, Irene Acosta, Ana Marini, Wasil Tupin und Mercedes Serrano. His professional education comprises Modern Dance, classical ballet, jazz dance, folklore, tap dance and he studied music.
He took part in all of the outstanding tango productions, e.g., Forever Tango, Tango Pasión and – from 1987 to 2000 in the musical Tango Argentino, produced by Claudio Segovia and Héctor Orrezoli. It was here that Luis Pereyra was nominated fort he Tony Award
Tony Award
The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City. The awards are given for Broadway...
He went on tour through the U.S.A., Canada, Great Britain, Germany, Japan, Austria, Switzerland and France.
In 2001 he danced the solo part in the opera Orestes – Last Tango, directed by choreographer Oscar Araiz, produced on the occasion of WMTF Festival Holland.
In the course of his career he danced on the important stages e.g., Gershwin Theater on Broadway
Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
, Théâtre du Châtelet
Théâtre du Châtelet
The Théâtre du Châtelet is a theatre and opera house, located in the place du Châtelet in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, France.One of two theatres built on the site of a châtelet, a small castle or fortress, it was designed by Gabriel Davioud at the request of Baron Haussmann between 1860 and...
, Paris, Aldwych Theatre
Aldwych Theatre
The Aldwych Theatre is a West End theatre, located on Aldwych in the City of Westminster. The theatre was listed Grade II on 20 July 1971. Its seating capacity is 1,200.-Origins:...
in London´s West End, Cologne Philharmonie, Alte Oper
Alte Oper
The Alte Oper is a major concert hall and former opera house in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The building was inaugurated in 1880. Many important works have been premiered at the Alte Oper, including Carl Orff's Carmina Burana in 1937....
in Frankfurt am Main and Deutsches Theater
Deutsches Theater
The Deutsches Theater in Berlin is a well-known German theatre. It was built in 1850 as Friedrich-Wilhelm-Städtisches Theater, after Frederick William IV of Prussia. Located on Schumann Street , the Deutsches Theater consists of two adjoining stages that share a common, classical facade...
München (Munic). In 1994 he danced for Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures Corporation is an American film production and distribution company, located at 5555 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood. Founded in 1912 and currently owned by media conglomerate Viacom, it is America's oldest existing film studio; it is also the last major film studio still...
and was presented by Al Pacino
Al Pacino
Alfredo James "Al" Pacino is an American film and stage actor and director. He is famous for playing mobsters, including Michael Corleone in The Godfather trilogy, Tony Montana in Scarface, Alphonse "Big Boy" Caprice in Dick Tracy and Carlito Brigante in Carlito's Way, though he has also appeared...
. In 1995 he danced in the Castro Theater in San Francisco on stage with Robin Williams
Robin Williams
Robin McLaurin Williams is an American actor and comedian. Rising to fame with his role as the alien Mork in the TV series Mork and Mindy, and later stand-up comedy work, Williams has performed in many feature films since 1980. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance...
and Peter Coyote
Peter Coyote
Peter Coyote is an American actor, author, director, screenwriter and narrator of films, theatre, television and audio books. His voice work includes narrating the opening ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympics and Apple's iPad campaign. He has also served as on-camera co-host of the 2000 Oscar...
.
Luis Pereyra´s choreographic work is influenced mainly by his Argentinian origin. His works are always closely related to popular and folkloric dances and show a pure choice of elements. His oeuvre is based on his principle: „Unity. What belongs together, should not be separated.“ He regards the culture of Argentine as a unity, and Tango Argentino as a integral part of Argentinian folklore. From his very start he has followed this principle. It is his aim to unite all of Argentine´s dances on one stage: Tango, Chacarera, Milonga, Milonga Sureña, Zamba, Gato and Malambo, the Gaucho dance, just to mention a few of them, being on the same level, in connection with each other and creating a picture of the country Argentine as a whole, as one unity.
Luis Pereyra considers music as genesis of all dance. For this reason he chooses carefully strong and expressive compositions of original argentinian music and cares about authentic instruments, as Bandoneon, Cajas, Bombo, and others.
Tom Noga wrote on August 19, 2004 in Frankfurter Rundschau
Frankfurter Rundschau
The Frankfurter Rundschau is a German daily newspaper, based in Frankfurt am Main. It is published every day but Sunday as a city, two regional and one nationwide issues and offers an online edition as well as an e-paper...
, German daily paper: „El Sonido de mi Tierra is a revue of dance and music. A declaration of love to Argentine, her people and landscapes.”
In most of his productions Luis Pereyra personally takes part as a dancer. Among his last productions you can find Café de los Angelitos – El Tango as well as all of the productions of his music and dance company El Sonido de mi Tierra (The Sound of my Earth).
Since 2001 Luis Pereyra has been collaborating with his partner under the name of Nicole Nau
Nicole Nau
Nicole Nau is a dancer of Tango Argentino and Argentinian folklore.- Life :After studying graphic design Nau first worked for advertising agencies before she settled in Argentina to be formally instructed as a professional dancer...
& Luis Pereyra.
Appearances as Choreographer and Dancer, a selection
- 1986: A todo Tango, with Mariano Mores - Brasil, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Mexico
- 1987-2000: Tango Argentino, Musical by Claudio Segovia and Héctor Orezzoli - USA, Canada, Great Britain, Germany, Japan, Switzerland, The Netherlands and France
- 1988: Tango 88, with Leopoldo Federico - Japan
- 1990: Forever Tango - USA
- 1991: Tango with Orquesta Juan D'ArienzoJuan D'ArienzoJuan d'Arienzo was an Argentine tango musician, also known as "El Rey del Compás" . Departing from other orchestras of the golden age, D'Arienzo returned to the 2x4 feel that characterized music of the old guard, but he used more modern arrangements and instrumentation...
- Japan - 1991: Tango 91, with El Sexteto Tango - Japan
- 1994: Forever Tango - USA
- 1994: Festival CosquinCosquinCosquin may refer toa place* Cosquín, Córdoba, a small town in Argentinaa surname* Emmanuel Cosquin , French folklorist....
34 edition - Argentina - 1995: Tango Pasión, with José Libertella and the Sexteto Mayor - Germany, Spain, The Netherlands, Great Britain
- 1998: Tango La Danza De Fuego - Argentina
- 1999-2000: Tango Pasión, with José Libertella and the Sexteto Mayor - Germany, Greece, Great Britain
- 2001: El Baile, with Peteco Carabajal - Buenos Aires, Argentina
- 2001-2006: Tango en el Viejo Almacén - traditional tango theater - Buenos Aires, Argentina
- 2001: Latin Dance Carnival - Japan
- 2002: Orestes last Tango, tango opera, WMTF World Music Theatre Festival - the Netherlands, Belgium
- 2003-2005: El Sonido de Mi Tierra – Personalísimo - Europe, Argentina
- 2006: Bailando en Soledad – Tango! - Europe, Argentina
- 2007: Secretos de la Danza...Tango! - Europe, Argentina
- 2007-2010: Café de los Angelitos – El Tango - Buenos Aires, Argentina
- 2009: Argentinísima - Julio Marbiz - Los 40 años - Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- 2009: El Color de mi Baile - Europe, Argentina
- 2010-2011: El Viejo Almacén Artistic Direction -Argentina
- 2011: Tango Puro Argentinotour Europe
- 2011: Aqui!!! Folklore Teatro Astral, Buenos Aires Argentina. Artistic Direction. Artists: Cuti & Roberto Carabajal, El Chaqueño Palavecino, Suna Rocha, Zamba Quipildor, Nicole NauNicole NauNicole Nau is a dancer of Tango Argentino and Argentinian folklore.- Life :After studying graphic design Nau first worked for advertising agencies before she settled in Argentina to be formally instructed as a professional dancer...
, Leopoldo Federico, Mario Alvaréz Quiroga, Julia Elena Dávalos. Created by Julio Marbiz
Awards
- 2000: nomination for the Tony AwardTony AwardThe Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City. The awards are given for Broadway...
as best revival of a musical for Tango - Argentino www.ibdb.com
DVD and CD
- 2004: Curso de Tango & Folklore Argentino. ICARO Producciones.
- 2004: El Sonido de mi Tierra. ICARO Producciones.
- 2007: Bailando en Soledad Tango. DVD of the presentation on stage.
- 2008: Secretos de la Danza, music CD of the show.
External links
- Luis Pereyra at tangofolklore.com
- Video Clip Café de los Angelitos - El Tango© 2007 - 2010 por Guido Gayk y Nicole Nau & Luis Pereyra
- Video Clip El Color de mi Baile, Tango Chacarera y mas© 2009 por Guido Gayk y Nicole Nau & Luis Pereyra
- de los Angelitos
- Café de los Angelitos
- IBDB Internet Broadway Database,Tony Award Nomination Tango Argentino
- La Nación, Argentinean daily paper, Café de los Angelitos (Spanish)
- La Nación, Argentinean daily paper, Tango Opera (Spanish)