Dance, World Affairs, Traveling & Geek stuff from Puerto Vallarta
Last Saturday I was invited to dance at a fundraising event at Los Mangos Library by a group called “Dogs for Life.” They work as a home shelter for homeless dogs. They provide them with food and a temporary home while they search for new homes for them. Continue reading “Come on and Dance Like a Dog!”
December 11: International Tango Day. I share this choreography, half tango, half contemporary dance of which I am particullarly proud. And remember that while I continue alive, the tango won’t die, he he!
11 de Dezembro:Dia Internacional de Tango. Eu partilho pra vòôcés dessa coreo, metade do tango, metade do dança contemporânea, da qual fico orgulhoso. É lembre-se que, enquanto eu viver, o tango não morrera, he he!
“Se Cae la Casa” (Fragmento)
“The House is falling”
Bailarines/Dancers: Erendira Estrada & Israel Andalon
coreografía/Choreography: Israel Andalón
Dirección Coreográfica/Choreographic Direction: Luis Medina
Música/Music: Orquesta de la Plata
Precipicio
Danza Contemporánea/Modern Dance
Pro-Impulso
espectáculo de Cartelera Escénica Puerto Vallarta
Y aquí les comparto un ensayo/And here I share with you a rehearsal:
Swinging Lessons
A couple of weeks ago, Anel an L.A. style Salsa teacher friend from another academy was asking for English conversation sessions in exchange for Salsa lessons from her. I offered my help without expecting something in exchange. I was not really willing to learn “Salsa en línea” style. I’m totally Casinero (Cuban Salsa style)
However, as the English conversation sessions happened, I told her of my need to choreograph and perform something for the Party happening in J&B dancing club in 3 days. The dancing number I was expecting to show with my students from Shanti was not going to happen. Without hesitation she jumped to aid me.
Some months ago, I choreographed a nice Swing song called “Zoot Suit Riot” for the XV years old party of my dear student Rubi, so we decided to do a fresh couple version of this Swing number. Anel has never done a Swing before but she was very committed to learn.
3 days later, we got some clothes and did the number almost flawless. (We did have a mistake near the end of the song). I was not really expecting us to receive a brilliant answer from the audience. But most of the people cheered on us (Even the rival dancers who almost never say something).
I’m glad from this experience and I want to thank Anel for doing this number with me. I’m looking forward to continue the English lessons someday in the future. (At least she can practice by reading this.
Israel Andalón 