Luis Iturre, Executive Director and Choreographer
e-mail: luisiturre@aim.com
Luis Iturre is a dance performer, teacher and administrator who grew up in Lima, dancing both the traditional dances from his mother’s region in the Peruvian Andes, and from his father’s Bolivian roots. In Lima Peru, he danced for “Ballet Folclorico Nacional del Peru”. He founded Ballet Folklorico Peru with Amparo and Nelida in 1991, and has continued to lead the organization ever since. Luis is also the leader and the one who had the initiative to found the School of Ballet Folklorico Peru, until these days he keeps involved in running the school of dance.
Amparo Soria-Iturre, Project Director
e-mail: balletfolkloricoperu@yahoo.com
Amparo has been dancing professionally for more than twenty years, both in her native Peru and here in the United States. In Peru she danced for: “Grupo Alturas,” “Pallas de Corongo,” and “Altiplano” which was one of the most recognized Peruvian troupes in the ‘80s. In New York she performed with “ Danzas y Estampas del Peru.” Amparo was the co-founder of Ballet Folklorico Peru. Before arriving in the USA in the late 1980s, Amparo organized and promoted cultural events for the Ministry of Culture in Lima. Amparo also worked for the prestigious Teatro Municipal de Lima, as events coordinator.
Nelida Silva, Outreach Coordinator
e-mail: nelisilva@yahoo.com
Nelida Silva is a folkloric dancer and cultural event producer; originally from Ancash, Peru. Nelida has performed and choreographed with several prominent Peruvian dance troupes like “ Peru Canta y Baila,” “Centro Universitario Huancayo,” “Pallas de Corongo” and “ Altiplano” in Peru; and “Danzas y Estampas del Peru” in NYC, USA; performing throughout the USA and South America. She also has theatrical-dance solo pieces. Her recent credits as a co-producer include the forthcoming documentary film “Soy Andina”, “La Casita”, for Lincoln Center Out-of –Doors, “Festival Andino” for Westchester Arts Council, served as part of the committee member of Pachamama, a Peruvian project of the Center for Traditional Music and Dance.
Dancers & teachers of Ballet Folklorico Perú
Carmen Sotelo, Paola Hurtado ( teacher), Rocio Vasquez, Leyla Rojas, Yobana Llancari, Karen Nunez, Carlos Vasquez, Manolo Basauri ( teacher), Manuel Paredes, Edward Herrera, José Boza, Javier Ruiz, Maria Alba, Maritza Vasquez (teacher).
Dancers of the School of Ballet Folklorico Perú
Crystal Sotelo, Kuurmi Iturre, Rosemaire Paredes, Emico Guina, Arelis Tapia, Alana Alva, Vanesa Oscanoa, Angela Soria, Fatima Poggi, Ivan Aguilar, Jose Aguilar, Vladimir Ventura, Christian Gonzales, Francisco Maravi, Joseph Paredes, Oscar Llerena, Josué Santiago.
Musicians
Estudiantina Regional del Ballet Folklorico Peru
Julio Rosales, Director (Saxophone) with more than 50 years of experience in Andean Music, Mr. Rosales is a legend, composer and musician since his childhood. Well known artist in Peru and in its community in USA. He also directs his band Engreidos del Peru.
Sebastian Huamani (Accordion) plays since he was 16 years old. In Peru played for many bands and had traveled to Europe and USA performing in different events.
Martin Estelo (Flutes & charango) was a student of J.M. Arguedas School of Traditional Arts in Peru, since his school days have been playing in diverse scenarios.
Eglinton Espinoza, “Zuzu” (Guitar) He comes from a family of musicians from the Southern Andes, Ayacucho. Learned to play from his early age. He plays in USA in different events.
Alfonso Barrientos (Violin) learned to play violin in his hometown during festivities, since his childhood he is being playing in different groups in Peru and Westchester County, NY.
Cesar Palomino (Guitar & Charango) Learned to play Andean instruments due to his family tradition. He is being playing for different groups in Peru and in USA founded “Kantus”
Ivan Ruiz (Mandolin, Violin & Charango) Playing for "Kuntur" & "Tradiciones Peruanas" in Peru. He had performed in Europe before arriving to USA.
