none were born when is the group ABBA left after ten years of success, but neither Alcoyan Aaron Mata31 years old, Petrérense Hector GarijoAt the age of 22, he had seen the musical with the songs of the Swedish band before and both chose the same theme, Voulez-Vous, as her favorite in the series. They are now part of new version Produced by the production company SOM Produce (the same company behind hits like Billy Elliot, West Side Story, Grease or Cabaret), which will be released later 7 October at the Rialto Theater in MadridIn the middle of Gran Via.
both in their faces fourth week of rehearsals then be a part of thirty actors and dancers in this new production Chosen from over 2,000 applications -Appeared for 2,104 tests, to be exact- It will cover 28 articles. Garijo is part of the male cast and Mata is one of the two. to shake that man, in his case, must learn the role and position of the five artists and can change them at any moment.
“They didn’t call me at first, I stayed as the first backup but entered a month later because one failed. I had already forgotten and it was quite surprising. I’ve seen the musical twice, once in Alicante and another in Murcia, but I could not have imagined that one day I would work there”remembers Garijo, who emphasized that it was a production “It’s completely new with other choreographies, another staging that will surprise you. to people, but also to those who have seen other versions”.
In the story, in which the groom’s younger friends are part of the story, he says, “We do choirs throughout the play and dance to a few numbers. We rehearse Monday through Saturday and from 4 to 9, but We’re starting rehearsals at the theater itself this Monday.”sign with enthusiasm.
Garijo, what I did rhythmic gymnastics when I was 8 years oldHe started his classical dance and modern dance training at the age of 14 and completed at the age of 18 with Dramatic Art in the Musical Interpretation specialization at the Málaga School of Performing Arts. She finished last year and has been working for a year We will Rock Youmusical with songs What. It also coincided with the recently released movie Aaron Mata. i will have a good timeWith hits from Hombres Gsince the choreographer is the same as that of the choreographer Mama Mia!, Iker Karrera.
Professional dancer and choreographer Aaron, who has been dancing “in his blood” since childhood, did not consider doing it professionally until he was 16. He started at the Juan Cantó Conservatory in Alcoy and studied in Madrid, Los Angeles, New York, Valencia, Barcelona and London. He has worked for artists like Rihanna, Shakira, Becky G or Jason de Roll.different among others talent shows and choreography assistant Dance Fame 2018 and 2019.
“Who doesn’t know ABBA’s songs! I went to see the musical and I always loved it, but the truth is they gave it a big spin on it and it’s so strong. i am very happy i am working now It is highly acclaimed in a musical on Gran Via in Madrid and who knows what other doors it might open for you”, points out that Mata’s participation in this show made it clear, among jokes, that it’s not just about expecting evil from anyone to be involved. “My role is always to be one hundred percent: rotations, if someone is injured or has a headache. I’m learning the positions of, like, five people. it takes more time and more work outside but I really like the choreography and see it as a game A place where you have to be careful and fast. You need to work harder on your choreographic memory, see what each of them does, and be quick.” He thinks he’ll be on stage twice a week and cover rotations and not get bored: “Because they each do something different, I don’t have a choice,” he concludes.