MALAMBO – THE DANCE OF LIFE – THE DANCE OF FIRE

“Legion Malambo stands for a close, elite group of life warriors. Together, they are like gladiators working hard and “rowing against wind and tide” to reach their goals and dreams without ever losing faith , love or passion.”

“A legion of artists, dreamers, hard workers and culture lovers who trust in me, believe in me and support me in every project we undertake as a team. They have my most sincere respect and gratitude for this.”

——   Mora Godoy, general art director of Mora Godoy Tango Company

——Mara  Godoy

The structure of Malambo dancing consists in a group of “mudanzas”, which are strategically performed in series so to allow the dance to develop its intensity, sound and speed. The purpose of a mudanza is to create a figure one foot at a time by executing the same movements in two different transitions. It is a combination of various basic zapateos, in which a variety of a atmospheres, musicals languages and dynamics can be evoked. It is hard – if not possible – to passively sit still during a performance of Malambo. As pounding feet unleash the driving force of the most compelling Argentine traditional dance, one is inevitably mesmerized and captivated. It is a game in which the dancers’ legs, knees, ankles, attitude and balance contribute to the ritual. Each performance defies gravity by allowing its audience to “fly” over the Argentine pampas, as the cracking sound of a warming fire blends with the distant echo of a guitarreada.

The first zapatoes, or first stomps on the floor, are always greeted by a silent yet curious crowd. What follows is easier seen than described, it is “almost a trans-dimentional space travel.”Feet and legs move at a unnatural speed, with the dance as high-paced and intriguing as the life itself. That is perhaps Malambo is life.

   你好！马兰博

   HEY !  MALAMBO

EXCITING. COMPELLING. ALIVE.

Strength, Passion and Speed – the Argentina Identity

To meet through the word, music, images.

Meet our past, our present, our future.

Meet the deep mysteries of Argentina that sprout from mother nature.

To find through our music, our poetry, our history and our popular knowledge…

The unique style of Malambo comes from the combination of different styles: drama, contemporary dance, capoeira, flamenco, beat boxing, hip hop and martial arts.

The evolution of this art lies in continuous research and creation. It is important to keep on working with discipline and keeping our traditions in mind, while we keep them alive.

Throughout the years this Company became one of the most important dance groups in the country, having won numerous awards in the many important National Festivals of Folklore and Dance. 

The talent of this company led them to concrete several international tours along different European countries in the year 2007, Italy (2008), Germany (2009), France (2010 and 2011), USA (2013), China (2010), 2016 (Doha, Mexico. Uruguay), Russia (2018).
“Pura Sangre” (poureblood), their new show, is based in typical Argentinian folklore rithms with a contemporary style, with it´s principal accent in the Malambo.
 
His language, power and feeling is reflected in all his work thus achieving a perfect example of these Latin American rhythms, which still emerges as native dances were conceived at the time. A company of very committed and professional young dancers will leave their mark on the stage, without a doubt.

   Los Potros Malambo Folk Company

Keeping a source of inspiration the Folklore and Argentino Malambo, a non-traditional way and adding the use of tools to the different artistic disciplines, Gardella Brothers created the dance company "Los Potros Malambo". 

In its beginnings as a family project, they were dabbling in choreography creations that began to shape in his imagination.

Javier and Isaac Gardella as they grew took their passion at various folk festivals, earning awards and recognition from their peers and the jury of each of these competitions that encouraged them to continue the chosen path.

The company has been convened to participate as guest dancers in different productions that were performed on international tours such as in; Italy (2008), Germany (2009), France (2010 and 2011), USA (2013), China (2010), 2016 (Doha, Mexico. Uruguay), Russia (2018).

They participated in the 2012 American reality TV., Produced by FOX and Univision, "Q'Viva The Chosen" with the conduct of Jennifer Lopez, Marc Antonny and Jamie King, having reached the end of the competition.

   Los Potros Malambo Folk Company

     Artistic Direction and Choreography：Javier Gardella – Isaac Gardella

     Dancers：Javier Gardella，Isaac Gardella，CristianSaldaña，Franco Godoy，Luciano Tapia，Juan Manuel Amaya，Enzo Tapia，Arturo Molina Campos，GastónGodoy，ÁngelesReynoso

      Show time: 90 minutes without interval.