Meet the cast of
Carnival In Venice:
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Hans Kliphuis
Hans Kliphuis, was born and raised in Michigan and attended a college preparatory school theater program during his formative years. He received six years of professional ballroom dance training under the direction of John Form, former Broadway Dancer and Choreographer. Other creative influences came from training with Colin Hillary of Australia, and Peter Eggleton. In addition to the many styles of ballroom, Kliphuis also trained in classical ballet under the private instruction of Jennifer Franklin. Kliphuis has performed extensively throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada and has choreographed numerous original productions including music videos and commercials. In 1993, Hans founded Top Hat Entertainment, a professional dance company based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. While maintaining his performing and choreographic career, he also coached competitive ballroom students to the top 3 ranked sports within their divisions.
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Helene Pouillon Soprano, Lead Singer, Costume Designer & Producer "Bianca" - Helene Pouillon arrived in Arizona thirteen years ago and started her musical career singing all-time favorite French songs for a variety of public venues both locally and in France, her native country. She performs compositions of artists such as Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel. Currently she is dedicated to fulfilling a lifelong dream of opera singing. Trained by Isola Jones for the last six years, she is now performing with different organizations, including Alliance Francaise, the Memorial Chorus and Art Renaissance Initiative. She also directs the Civil Air Patrol Chorus, a musical group she created. Raised in Versailles, France, the capital of baroque music, Helene’s early education included music theory, piano and drama. Her favorite arias include Vivaladi’s “Sposa Son Disperezzata’ from Bajazet, Mozart’s “Dove Sono” from Le Nozze di Figaro, and Handel’s “Let the Bright Seraphim” from Samson. In addition of her singing role, Helene Pouillon has designed the many fabulous costumes that make Carnival In Venice so colorful. |
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Alcantara Flamenco Dancer & Producer
"Veronica"
- Julia Alcantara
resides in Dallas, Texas where she works as an artist and art
consultant. Her company, Alcantara Arts, also produces
events, art exhibits and the Flamenco Company Ida Y Vuelta.
She began her flamenco training with Conte de Loyo & then went
to New York City to study with Raquel Heredia & Antonio De
Castillo. Upon moving to Albuquerque to finish her BA in Art
History and BFA in Fine Art, she was also able to round out her
dance education with Pablo Rodarte, Eva Encinias and the many
world class artists that come from Spain including: Antonio
Canales, Eva La "Yerba Buena", Alejandro Granados and Juana
Amaya, to name a few. After graduation, she toured nationally
with Romeria Flamenca and began producing her own shows
back in Dallas and Mexico with state of the art choreography by
Mariano Cruceta, Jose Junco, Omayra Amaya & hosted some of
America's finest flamenco musicians. Her most notable
venues include: The World Cup opening ceremonies, The Palace
Theater for the Performing Arts in San Francisco, a private
party by Yves Saint Laurent and most recently with the Dallas
Opera in La Vida Breve by Manuel de Falla. To
learn more about Julia Alcantara and see her art please visit
www.AlcantaraArts.com. |
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Gonzales Dancer & Tenor "Giuseppe" - A native of Albuquerque, NM, Joseph Gonzales is trained in many styles of dance, including classical and flamenco. He also teaches Latin and ballroom in witch he took top places in Pro ballroom competitions. Joseph Gonzales has performed with many dance companies such as Ballet Repertory Theater in New Mexico and Top Hat Entertainment. You can see Joseph each year in the Christmas Carol: The Nutcracker as Drosselmeyer and this coming spring as Coppelius in Coppelia. To carry out the role of Giuseppe in Carnival In Venice, Joseph has also started to train as a tenor with Helene Pouillon who says: "Joseph has a beautiful natural tenor voice blessed with warm tones." |
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The cast Of Carnival In Venice for the performances in Scottsdale, AZ, in May 2007 also included flutist Celinda-Anne Levno, Pianist, Peggy Rostron and the very talented tenor Scott M. Bennet.