Mediterranean Foundation meeting for the first time to Alicante dancers At a gala celebrating this year, people who have been part of the dance company of the National Ballet and the National Dance Company throughout their history Saturday at 8pm. In Alicante Culture Class. The event, which is part of the Mediterranean Dances cycle, will take place with the participation of seven artists from the province.Ana Agraz, Néstor de Lara, Andrea Méndez, Isaac Montllor, Ilidia Solbes, Agustín Torres And Juan Francisco Trigueros… and tribute will be paid to the dancer Juan Manuel Lillo (Alicante, 1962-2021).
Tickets at price 10 eurosIt is available both at the box office and on the website www.fundacionmediterraneo.es.
Also, as part of the same cycle that started last Sunday with Andrea Tortosa, this sunday To be accomplished two ballet master classes Directed by Joaquín de Luz, the current director of the Spanish National Dance Company and one of the most internationally prestigious Spanish dancers, the show is at 10 a.m. for intermediate dancers and 12 o’clock for advanced dancers. Locations for participants: sold outbut tickets to attend are still available listener For 10 euros.
Gala organized by Akdeniz Foundation with expert support Emilio Moraleshas managed to bring together Alicante dancers, who have formed the two main dance communities of our country from their beginnings to the present day. The program will consist of the following: personal tribute to each dancerThe event where honorees will be present. Many will dance pieces created for this eventExcept for Néstor de Lara, who collaborated on the event, choreographing a piece for professional degree 3rd and 4th year students of the José Espadero Professional Dance Conservatory in Alicante.
With this show, the Foundation public recognition”“We would like to thank those who represent the province of Alicante with their work and talent in the National Ballet and the National Dance Company, two of the most prestigious companies in Spain, currently directed by Joaquín de Luz and Rubén Olmo.” The organization that launched the Mediterranean in Dance project in 2022.
Participants
Participating dancers will be Ana Agraz, Néstor de Lara, Andrea Méndez, Isaac Montllor, Ilidia Solbes, Agustín Torres and Juan Francisco Trigueros.
Alcoyan dancer Isaac Montlor – incidentally Ovidi Montllor’s nephew – has had an extensive career. happened An important part of the Spanish National Dance Company He has been collaborating with famous international choreographers since 2000. He was appointed as CND’s Artistic Coordinator in 2019 and will hold this position until 2022. Main dancer. In addition to his career as an artist, he also ventured into the fields of choreography and teaching, transferring his knowledge and experience to prestigious conservatories and dance schools around the world. In 2023, she received the Ciudad de Alcoy Cultural Award for her outstanding career.
Andrea Mendez-Criado (Alicante, 1982) is a dancer with an extensive career that includes training at the Institut del Teatre de Barcelona and performances with the National Dance Company. She has worked internationally at Ballett Mainz in Germany and currently plays a multidisciplinary role in Spain, combining performance, teaching and production, collaborating with leading dance companies and collectives.
Agustin TorresOriginally from Jumilla and growing up in Alicante since the age of 3, she discovered her passion for dance at the age of sixteen after attending an event choreographed by José Espadero. His professional career began by training with renowned teachers at the Spanish National Ballet School under the supervision of Antonio Ruiz Soler. He worked at the National Ballet between 1980 and 1982, and after various projects, he returned to Alicante and opened Mi Estudio, a venue dedicated to flamenco and Spanish dance.
Ana Agraz She studied dance in her hometown (Benidorm, 1982) and in Alicante, completing her education with a Master’s degree in Performing Arts and accreditation from the Royal Academy of Dance, London. His professional career began in Madrid when he was 17; She has performed in prestigious tablaos and participated in famous flamenco and Spanish dance companies. Currently, he is part of the National Ballet of Spain under the direction of Rubén Olmo since 2019. synesthesiaHis own project, which premiered in Benidorm in 2023.
Ilidia Solbes He was born in Alicante in 1961. His greatest teacher and inspiration since childhood was José Espadero. He was part of the Spanish National Ballet from November 1978 to February 1986.
Nestor de Lara (Alicante, 1962) started her dance training at the age of eight and joined the Spanish National Ballet at the age of 16. After performing internationally and studying with distinguished teachers, she devoted herself to teaching and promoting dance in Alicante and beyond. He currently serves as professor and department head of Spanish Dance at the José Espadero Professional Dance Conservatory in Alicante and maintains his connection with the National Ballet of Spain.
Juan Francisco Trigueros She began her dance training in Alicante with teacher José Espadero and continued her education in Madrid. He was part of the Spanish National Ballet under the direction of names such as Antonio Gades and was awarded an award at the Stuttgart Dance Festival. With extensive international experience as a dancer and choreographer, Trigueros founded her own dance school and company in San Miguel de Salinas, Alicante.
Tribute to Juan Manuel Lillo
A moment of silence will be paid to Juan Manuel Lillo. Born and died in Alicante (1962-2021), he was a dancer who began his career at the Óscar Esplá Conservatory and rose to prominence professionally in well-known companies such as the Antonio Gades Ballet and the Spanish National Ballet. Although he retired early due to health problems, his international career led him to perform on prestigious stages and festivals around the world.