THE DANCER
At the age of 17, after having danced for 10 years in a traditional genre, I started my professional education as a Contemporary Dancer in the University Institute of Dance (currently National University of Arts in Venezuela). This was a period which not only allowed me to learn and be inspired by the best teachers in the country but to also start my approach towards professional dance companies. In 2002, I started dancing professionally with DRAMO Dramaturgy of Movement, the company where I danced for 11 years and which left a mark in my career as a dancer and teacher. Apart from that, I have also had the opportunity to dance with other important dance companies, which have helped me to build my scenic performance and connection with the audience.
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Dance is life and movement is a silent and intimate way to communicate!
Directed by Vanessa Grasse as part of Valletta 2018’s artistic programme and Contact Improvisation Malta's site-based performance research.
45'
Commissioned by Strada Stretta, directed by Guiseppe Schembri Bonaci. Under the auspices of Valletta 2018. Supported by Roberto Cimetta Fund.
Performance by: Aidan Aquilina, Maria Jesus Mendible, Alicja Sosnia, Concetta Cariello, Julian Chircop
Technical Support: Jason Masini
Coordination: Nikki Petroni, Melanie Erixon.
Performance Direction: Astarti Athanasiadou.
Choreography within the framework of the XXX Aniversary of "Festival de Jovenes Coreografos" (Youth Coreographers Festival).
Directed by Juan Carlos Linares.
Performed by: Romina Guarisma, Maria Jesus Mendible, Carlos Penso, Carlos Acosta and Juan Carlos Linares.
Photography: Francois Montalant.
Directed by Miguel Issa.
Art Direction by Efren Rojas.
Dramo short for Dramaturgy of Movement has earned a reputation for colorful and poetic productions. Under the leadership of Miguel Issa and Leyson Ponce, the Venezuelan dance theatre company focuses its exploration on defining a new expression in the Latin American performing arts sector. Dance movements, theatre, music, opera, choreographic cabaret and multimedia elements are blended to support the choreographic concept. The creative energy is aimed at developing a strong artistic unity, a synthesis of the artists languages.
Multidiciplinary performance under direction of Julie Barnsley.
Concept and choreography: Julie Barnsley.
Multimedia design and edition: Goar Sanchez.
Original Music: Miguel Noya
Danza Butoh: Juan Carlos Linares.
Directed by Leyson Ponce.
Art Direction by Efren Rojas.
Dramo short for Dramaturgy of Movement has earned a reputation for colorful and poetic productions. Under the leadership of Miguel Issa and Leyson Ponce, the Venezuelan dance theatre company focuses its exploration on defining a new expression in the Latin American performing arts sector. Dance movements, theatre, music, opera, choreographic cabaret and multimedia elements are blended to support the choreographic concept. The creative energy is aimed at developing a strong artistic unity, a synthesis of the artists languages.
Multidiciplinary performance under direction of Julie Barnsley.
Concept and Choreography: Julie Barnsley.
Multimedia design and edition: Goar Sanchez.
Original Music: Miguel Noya
Danza Butoh: Juan Carlos Linares.
Directed by Miguel Issa.
Art Direction by Efren Rojas.
Directed by Miguel Issa.
Art direction by Edgar Gil
Directed by Miguel Issa and Leyson Ponce.
Art Direction by Efren Rojas.
Directed by Leyson Ponce.
Art Direction by Efren Rojas
Tribute to the Painter Armando Reveron.
Concept and General direction by Carmen Ortiz and Rafael Bethencourt.
Artistic Direction by Carmen Ortiz.
Plastic Direction Rafael Bethancourt.
Multidiciplinary performance directed by Miguel Issa.
Texts: Bertold Brecht.
Music: Kurt Weill.
Arta direction by Edgar Gil.
Concept and General direction by Carmen Ortiz and Rafael Bethencourt.
Artistic Direction by Carmen Ortiz.
Plastic Direction Rafael Bethancourt.
Tribute to Diego Barbosa.
Concept and General direction by Carmen Ortiz and Rafael Bethencourt.
Artistic Direction by Carmen Ortiz.
Plastic Direction Rafael Bethancourt.
Directed by Sabi Morales.
Performed by: Maria Jesus Mendible and Sabi Morales.
Video: Neiron Medina
Directed by Leyson Ponce.
Art Direction Edgar Gil.
Directed by Miguel Issa.
Art Direction by Edgar Gil.
Tribute to Diego Barbosa.
and General direction by Carmen Ortiz and Rafael Bethencourt.
Artistic Direction by Carmen Ortiz.
Plastic Direction Rafael Bethancourt.
Directed by Miguel Issa.
Art Direction by Edgar Gil.
Directed by Miguel Issa and Leyson Ponce.
Art Direction by Efren Rojas.
Directed by Miguel Issa and Leyson Ponce.
Art Direction by Efren Rojas.
Directed by Leyson Ponce.
Art Direction by Efren Rojas.
Directed by Miguel Issa and Leyson Ponce.
Art Direction by Efren Rojas.
Directed by Miguel Issa and Leyson Ponce.
Art Direction by Efren Rojas.