LOS POTROS MALAMBO
Seduction, joy, fiesta, rhythm: all of these are GAUCHOS. A show where each of its scenes shines a light on a particular aspect of the SOUL of Argentine Culture.
THEATRICAL PRODUCTION SUMMARY
Argentina… An ancestral land that beats to the rhythm of a BOMBO LEGUERO, whose vibration awakens the PRIMITIVE INSTINCT OF THE GAUCHO RACE and where from that deep soil the WILD COLT emerges like a visceral vertigo to be a fundamental part of the heritage of a people.
That lineage of the noble animal mixed with the passion, skill and ability of the GAUCHO are the essential ingredients for the birth of a virile dance that synthesizes the feeling of the Argentine being: THE MALAMBO.
In this dance of life and passion, the horse and the man find themselves in a bond that celebrates nature, love, family and happiness.
The freedom shared in the vast fields, the rivalry that strengthens and the union that endures, remind us that, like horses, we are beings of instinct and emotion, of struggle and love.
The trust and strength found in this relationship speak of a mutual understanding, of an alliance that has been forged over millennia.
images of the LOS POTROS
In every gallop, in every movement, a story of connection and understanding is told, of a shared legacy that propels us forward, beyond the boundaries of time and space.
This relationship between man and horse is a testament to our ability to find happiness and love in union with nature and with other living beings.
HISTORY OF THE DANCE COMPANY “LOS POTROS MALAMBO
In 1999, from Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Gardella brothers founded the Dance Company called “LOS POTROS MALAMBO” as a family project, with the idea of giving life to the choreographic creations that they had in their minds.
He worked hard to find his path, always looking for his own style. As he performed in different scenarios, he formed the final project and became part of the most important Malambo and Folklore company in the country.
This group of great artists has a characteristic style where strength and expression, as well as technique and choreographic richness, marvelously combine to create a unique show.
In 2012, they were selected to participate in the American reality show “Q’ Viva: The Chosen”, with Jennifer López, Marc Anthony and Jamie King as judges.
After several performances in Los Ángeles (EE.UU.), the group reached the grand final, being the only South American ensemble that reached so far.
They were also finalists in the Argentine version of the reality show Got Talent, called in the country “Talento Argentino”, and Choreographers of the Television Program “Argentina Baila” broadcast by Televisión Pública.
Los Potros in the cultural sphere stand out for their active participation in television media, cultural programs, shows, festivals, reporting in national newspapers and magazines.
The quality in the art of this group has such magnitud, that in 2017 they formed part of the Spot of 30 years of Greenpeace Argentina under the motto: “¡La Revolución se hace defending lo nuestro!”.
directors BROTHERS GARDELLA
ISAAC GARDELLA – Artistic Director, Choreographer and Dancer Born in Argentina in 1990 and started his dance studios at a very early age, learning Malambo and Folk Dances with great maestros, with great reference having been his brother Javier.
As he improved technically and artistically, he participated in all national folk festivals, such as Festivales de Cosquin, Torneos Bonaerenses, Danza Americana, among others of renown.
Complying with his vision, he created together with his brother “Los Potros Malambo – Compañía de Danza“, with which he began to venture into choreographic creations of his own design for his dancers and designing the style that today stands out in his art.
In 2014, they took part in the show “Signum”, at the “El Nacional” theater on Avenida Corrientes, alongside Hernán Piquín. Work directed by Sean Mckeown, director of Cirque du Soleil.
After his success, in 2015 he traveled to China and Russia to tour with the Compañía de Tango Mora Godoy, where he played an important role in the show “Bailando Tango”.
So, in 2016 they landed in Qatar. This same summer in the summer season of Mar del Plata, he obtained 2 nominations for the “Estrellas de Mar” Awards as best dance show, and best choreographic show.
JAVIER GARDELLA – Artistic Director, Choreographer and Dancer Born in Argentina in 1979. He started his dance studies at the age of 3 years. Incursionó en la Danza Folclórica, Malambo y Flamenco. At the same time, I learned to play the bass drum and other percussion instruments.
His artistic inclinations were evident from his early years. Together with his family he created the Potro Ballet and then started his career. In 1999 he participated in the “Festival de Cosquín”, the most important national stage for dancers and folk musicians, where he won the first prize in his category and the same year he also won in the “Festival Folclórica de Laborde”.
Left in 2015, together with his brother he formed “Latidos de la Tierra”, a show that won nominations and awards for his dance and choreography.
Meanwhile, in 2016 with the new production “Pura Sangre” – whose show continues until today with excellent criticism – Javier would be invited in the November of the same year to participate as a choreographer and coach in the national reality show “Argentina Baila”.
Javier is, today, one of the great referents and coaches of the Argentine national folklore and artistic dance industry.
