February 19 in Santa Teresa di Gallura at the Teatro Comunale at 9:00 pm (21:00),

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1 PRESS CONTACT Robert Russo February 4, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DULCINEA IN MANHATTAN New Project of ACoronaworks Alessandra Corona, Artistic Director Announces World-Premiere, 4-City Tour in Sardinia, Italy February 19-22, 2015 New dance-music-theater production With original music by Thomas Lentakis Featuring Alessandra Corona and Mario Rosini Choreographed and Staged by Ramon Oller Alessandra Corona, Artistic Director of ACoronaworks, announces the world-premiere of her new production, Dulcinea in Manhattan, and its 4-city tour in Sardinia, Italy, from February 19-22, Dulcinea in Manhattan will be performed on the following schedule: February 19 in Santa Teresa di Gallura at the Teatro Comunale at 9:00 pm (21:00), February 20 in Alghero at the Teatro Civico at 9:00 pm (21:00), February 21 in Lanusei at the Teatro Tonio Dei Lanusei at 9:00 pm (21:00), and February 22 in Carbonia at the Teatro Centrale at 8:00 pm (20:00).

2 The world-premiere tour of Dulcinea in Manhattan in Sardina, Italy is presented by ACoronaworks, Alessandra Corona, in partnership with European Choreographic Organization, Renato Greco, and with Associazione Enti Locali per lo Spettacolo, Lello Giua. In her first production as Artistic Director, Corona describes Dulcinea in Manhattan as a new dancemusic-theater project inspired by Cervantes Don Quixote, conceived for seven performing artists (dancers, singers, actors, and musicians) who are at the pinnacle of their artistic careers, all of whom are in search of their own impossible dream. Corona wants everyone to know that her Dulcinea in Manhattan is not a re-creation of the famous ballet Don Quixote. Although Dulcinea in Manhattan is inspired by the iconic novel, the show is a non-narrative, brand-new, and original, contemporary work. Alessandra Corona established ACoronaworks as a vehicle to create and develop new multidisciplinary projects. I want to make artistic works that integrate dance, music, theater, video and film arts of a high quality level she said. For her inaugural project, Dulcinea in Manhattan, Corona said she selected a group of remarkable artists, who are unique, and at the top-level, professionally. For her debut production, Alessandra Corona is very happy to continue her professional collaboration with choreographer Ramon Oller, with whom she worked with for 15 years at Ballet Hispanico. During their time together at Ballet Hispanico, Oller created many new dances which featured Corona as the leading dancer. Joining Alessandra Corona and Mario Rosini in the production are Herman Payne (international dance-star of the Broadway musicals Fosse and West Side Story ), Alessandro Pellicani (former principal dancer for Italian National Television RAI and Mediasest), Maricarmen Garcia (noted Flamenco Artist from Barcelona, who has performed world-wide), Ashley Adamek (Broadway actress from the musical Spiderman Turn Off the dark and Chicago ), and Leonardo Tomasi (an Italian actor who trained at the Fulvio Fo acting school in Sinnai, who plays the Narrator character in the show). Dulcinea in Manhattan is choreographed and staged by Ramon Oller. Choreography for Dulcinea in Manhattan has been created by Ramon Oller, and Alessandra Corona. Ramon Oller s body of work has been performed widely by Ballet Hispanico in New York and on tour. His choreographies have been commissioned and presented by theater and dance companies throughout Europe and around the world. Alessandra Corona created her first professional choreography for her production of Dulcinea in Manhattan. American composer Thomas Lentakis has created an original music score for Dulcinea in Manhattan. Lentakis music a blend of electronic and fusion - weaves the production together, moving the action between fantasy and reality. The Italian virtuoso Mario Rosini, from Bari, plays the piano and sings, in the show.

3 About Alessandra Corona Alessandra Corona is from Cagliari, Italy (Sardinia) and was trained at the National Ballet Academy in Rome. She studied Graham Technique with Joseph Fontano, Stefano Valentini, and Elsa Piperno. She also studied Merce Cunningham and Jose Limon techniques. Prior to moving to New York in 1990, Alessandra was a Principal Dancer with the Baletto di Sardegna, directed by Paola Leoni, and the contemporary dance companies of Renato Greco and Vittorio Biagi in Rome, Italy. She appeared widely on Italian National television (RAI 1), and was a featured dancer on the live weekly television shows Gran Premio and Europa Europa, both directed by Gino Landi, the latter choreographed by Vittorio Biagi. Upon moving to New York City, Alessandra Corona became a Principal Dancer with Ballet Hispanico, where she danced in New York and on tour around the world, dancing in ballets by Paul Taylor, Ramon Oller, Ann Reinking, Graciela Daniele, Vincente Nebrada, Christopher Gillis, Maria Rovira, including five world premieres choreographed by Ramon Oller for her. Ann Reinking selected Alessandra to dance in the international tour of the musical Fosse and in the City Center Encores production of the Richard Rodgers musical No Strings, both directed by Reinking. She performs regularly with the Michael Mao Dance Company as a Guest Artist. For more than 25 years, Alessandra Corona has taught ballet, modern, and jazz dance, in Italy and in the United States. She is also a certified Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis trainer in New York City. Dulcinea in Manhattan marks Alessandra Corona s debut production as Artistic Director of her new company ACoronaworls. About Ramon Oller Ramon Oller, is an accomplished Spanish choreographer and director, whose works have been commissioned by Ballet Hispanico for over two decades. His interpretation of Carmen was a soldout hit a few seasons ago, when it played The Joyce Theater in New York City. Considered one of the finest European dance-and-theater makers, he frequently stages work in opera houses and theaters around the world.

4 About Mario Rosini Mario Rosini Nasce a Gioia del Colle, e ha frequentato il corso di pianoforte principale presso il conservatorio Niccolo Piccinni di Bari,ma la sua scelta artistica lo ha dirottato verso stili e contaminazioni musicali diverse dall ambiente classico. Per due anni frequenta le clinics di Umbria jazz,vincendo una borsa di studio per il corso tenuto da Joe Zawinul di tastiere e computer music. Numerose le sue collaborazioni jazz/pop della scena nazionale ed internazionale. Partecipa come pianista corista a tour di Anna Oxa,Irene Grandi,Mia Martini,Rossana Casale,Tosca,Neri per Caso,Alex Britti,Gino Vannelli european tour si esibisce nelle aperture di concerti di Al Jarreau e M. Buble. Numerosi i suoi live con esponenti della scena jazz italiana ed estera Incide numerosi dischi,vantando collaborazioni importanti come Billy Cobham,Pino Daniele (suo produttore artistico),mick Goodrick,Rossana Casale,Dirotta su cuba,fabrizio Bosso etc Nel 2004 partecipa al festival di San Remo e si classifica al secondo posto (classifica generale) con il brano Sei la vita mia dal 2008 ricopre la prestigiosa carica di Presidente della Commissione artistica del Premio Mia Martini. Nel 2005 e docente della cattedra di canto jazz presso il conservatorio Paisiello di Taranto.Dal 2012 ricopre la stessa carica presso il conservatorio Duni di Matera. About Thomas Lentakis Thomas Lentakis composes and produces electronic music in New York City. He was the co-founder of the 70s rock group THE AGENTS which released the deeply underground LP TV Sex Star. His music is currently performed and recorded under the name PHOSROCK. PHOSROCK s first CD Searchlight can soon be obtained through the website: andwho.us.

5 FOR CALENDAR AND LISTING EDITORS: ACoronaworks Alessandra Corona, Artistic Director In partnership with European Choreographic Organization And Associazione Enti Locali per lo Spettacolo Presents DULCINEA IN MANHATTAN World-Premiere Tour in Sardinia, Italy February , 2015 Featuring Alessandra Corona and Mario Rosini February 19 in Santa Teresa di Gallura at the Teatro Comunale at 9:00 pm (21:00), February 20 in Alghero at the Teatro Civico at 9:00 pm (21:00), February 21 in Lanusei at the Teatro Tonio Dei Lanusei at 9:00 pm (21:00), and February 22 in Carbonia at the Teatro Centrale at 8:00 pm (20:00) For more information: facebook:

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