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SILVIA DURAN was born in Johannesburg, South Africa to a family of musicians of Spanish origin.
She studied the piano for 13 years and performed as a pianist in local competitions,
winning many prizes.
SILVIA fell in love with the Spanish dance after seeing a performance of ANTONIO "El Bailarin" in Johannesburg.
Her teachers in South Africa
SPANISH DANCE
Bernice Lloyd, Mercedes Molina, Enrique Segovia, Luisa Cortes
CLASSICAL BALLET
Bernice Lloyd, Nathalie Stern
At the age of 17 she journeyed to Spain, danced with the foremost Spanish Dance
Companies and performed in the most important theatres and Opera Houses in the world.
She studied with the most famous teachers of the time:
DANZA ESPANOLA
Victoria Eugenia
ESCUELA BOLERA
Victoria Eugenia, Mercedes & Albano (Pericet School)
REGIONAL DANCES
Juanjo Linares
JOTA
Pedro Azorin
CLASSICAL BALLET
Maestro Jose Granero
FLAMENCO
"La Quica", Mercedes & Albano
Carmen Mora, Manolo Marin, "La Tati", Tomas de Madrid,
Regla Ortega, Paco Fernandez, Matilde Coral, Angelita Gomez
DECORATIONS
2008
COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF CIVIL MERIT
Decoration bestowed by JUAN CARLOS I , King of Spain
For Service to Spain and the Spanish Nation.
PRIZES AND TRIBUTES
2008
TRIBUTE TO SILVIA DURAN
At a special dinner, given in her honour, by the Spanish Ambassador in
Israel, His Excellency Don Eudaldo Mirapeix and Mrs. Mirapeix at their Residence.
2007
TRIBUTE TO SILVIA DURAN
Carmiel International Dance Festival
A Special Evening Dedicated to Silvia Duran
2004
ROZENBLUM PRIZE FOR THE SCENIC ARTS
LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2004
The Prize was presented by Mr. Ron Huldai, Mayor of Tel-Aviv at a
Ceremony in the Einav Culture Centre , Tel-Aviv.
2000
a) SANLUCAR DE BARRAMEDA – CADIZ – SPAIN
SILVIA DURAN received the Shield of Sanlucar de Barrameda (Cadiz),
Bestowed on her by the Municipality of Sanlucar de Barrameda for her
Contribution to the Spanish dance and Spanish culture in and out of Spain.
b) TRIBUTE TO SILVIA DURAN
INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL
A special evening dedicated to SILVIA DURAN in recognition of her art,
work and contribution to the Spanish dance and Spanish culture in Israel.
c) CERVANTES DAY CELEBRATIONS – CERVANTES INSTITUTE
SILVIA DURAN was chosen, by the Cervantes Institute and the Spanish
Embassy in Tel-Aviv, as one of three Representatives of Spanish Culture in
Israel, to take part in the reading of "Don Quixote de La Mancha" at the
Official ceremony which was relayed, live , by satellite to all the Spanish
Speaking countries in the world.
1993
SILVIA DURAN was presented to KING JUAN CARLOS and QUEEN SOFIA
of Spain in recognition of her contribution to Spanish Culture in Israel.
1991
ISRAEL – SPAIN FRIENDSHIP LEAGUE awarded SILVIA DURAN a
Prize recognizing her achievements and her contribution to Spanish Culture in
Israel. The prize was presented by His Excellency the Spanish Ambassador
to Israel DON PEDRO LOPEZ AQUIRREBENGOA
1986
SHIELD awarded to SILVIA DURAN on the occasion of the 1st Anniversary
of Diplomatic Relations between Spain and Israel by His Excellency, the Spanish
Ambassador to Israel DON PEDRO LOPEZ AQUIRREBENGOA in recognition
Of her contribution to Spanish dance and Spanish culture in Israel.
RESUME
ISRAEL
2010
FESTIVAL MADRID DANCE – Tel-Aviv
At the Galal Performance at the Suzanne Dellal Theatre, SILVIA performed with the
stars of the foremost companies brought from Madrid for the performance:
Aida Gomez, Angel Rojas, Carlos Rodriguez, Antonio Najarro, Jesus Pastor..
At the end of the performance she was presented with her decoration
COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF CIVIL MERIT by His Excellency
Don Alvaro Iranzo, the Spanish Ambassador to Israel, in the name
of His Majesty King Juan Carlos of Spain for her service to Spain and the
Spanish Nation.
2010
FESTIVAL FLAMENCO DE JEREZ
In a special series CON NOMBRE PROPIO – VIVENCIAS
dedicated to five legends of flamenco :
MATILDE CORAL, VICTORIA EUGENIA, SILVIA DURAN
"LA SALLAGO" and JOSE LUIS BALAO
SILVIA performed and afterwards told her story onstage to a
Specialized journalist and a receptive audience.
2009
PAUL HALL – JUILLIARD SCHOOL
Performance with Classical Guitarist Tali Roth and Silvia Duran
2009
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
"DANCE TEL-AVIV 2009"
Performance of "ANDALUCIA LEJANA" co-production of SILVIA
DURAN and YOKO KOMATSUBARA – Japan with artists from
Japan, Spain and Israel
Israel: SILVIA DURAN AND HER SPANISH DANCE COMPANY
Japan: "SOL DE ESPANA" – YOKO KOMATSUBARA SPANISH
DANCE COMPANY
Spain: NATALIA MARIN (Flamenco Singer)
ANTONIO GONZALEZ and JUAN CARLOS BERLANGA –
(Flamenco Guitarists)
DAVID SANCHEZ (Flamenco Dancer)
2008
JUILLIARD SCHOOL
SILVIA DURAN gave a Master Class and performance at the Juilliard School
in collaboration with TALI ROTH, Director Classical Guitar Dept. – Pre College.
2008
KING JUAN CARLOS UNIVERSITY – ARANJUEZ , SPAIN
SILVIA DURAN was a member of the panel as a representative of Spanish
Culture in Israel.
2007
"ANDALUCIA LEJANA"
TOKIO – HAIYUZA THEATRE
Silvia Duran and her Spanish Dance Company performed with great success
in collaboration with Yoko Komatsubara and high caliber Spanish artists,
among them Francisco Velasco in the production "Andalucia Lejana"
2007
30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
SILVIA DURAN SPANISH DANCE CENTRE
a) Gala Performance at the Suzanne Dellal Theatre
b) Performance at the Inbal Theatre, Suzanne Dellal Centre
2005
"NIGHTS OF SPAIN"
SILVIA DURAN AND HER COMPANY collaborated with Classical
Guitarist TALI ROTH (Juilliard) in "Nights of Spain"
2005
SILVIA DURAN was invited as Movement Coach by the mezzo soprano
Milena Kitic for her role as Carmen in the METROPOLITAN OPERA
Production of "CARMEN"
2005
SILVIA DURAN gave Master Classes and Lectures in New York, Los Angeles,
Sanlucar de Barrameda – Cadiz, Spain.
2004
"SOLERA"
SILVIA DURAN presented a new programme together with Maestro
MANOLO MARIN, dancers of her company, pianist ALEXANDER IVANOV
and violinist PAVEL LEVIN.
2004
SILVIA DURAN was invited by the LOS ANGELES OPERA under the direction
of PLACIDO DOMINGO to choreograph and perform as Solo Dancer in the
co-production with the TEATRO REAL , Madrid of the opera "CARMEN"
directed by EMILIO SAGI at the LOS ANGELES MUSIC CENTRE – DOROTHY
CHANDLER PAVILION
2004
LOS ANGELES MUSIC CENTRE – DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION
SILVIA DURAN gave a Master Class
2003
TEATRO REAL MADRID
Silvia Duran was invited by the TEATRO REAL, Madrid to
create the choreography of the FANDANGO in their production
of "MARRIAGE OF FIGARO" by MOZART under the direction
of MARCO MARELLI.
2002
TEATRO REAL MADRID
Silvia Duran was invited by the TEATRO REAL Madrid to
Perform with the ANTONIO MARQUEZ Company as Solo
Character Dancer in the Opera "CARMEN" and to give Spanish
Dance movement classes to the Mezzo-Sopranos starring in
the production.
2002
In February Silvia Duran was invited by the NEW ISRAEL
OPERA to create the choreography for the Opera "CARMEN"
in the co-production with the TEATRO REAL, Madrid under
the direction of EMILIO SAGI.
Sagi invited her to dance in the production (in addition to doing
the choreography) and created a special role for her as a Solo
Character Dancer – the Fortune Teller in the Tavern of Lilas
Pastia.
2000
SANLUCAR DE BARRAMEDA (CADIZ) SPAIN
Silvia Duran was awarded the Shield of Sanlucar de Barrameda
by the town's Municipality for her contribution to Spanish Dance
and Culture in and outside Spain.
2000 – 2001 – 2002 – 2003 – 2004 - 2006
SANLUCAR DE BARRAMEDA – CADIZ
Silvia Duran was invited by the Association of Dance
"LA ARGENTINITA" – to give Master Classes, Lectures
and Workshops in the Dance Centre of the Sanlucar de
Barrameda Municipality
2000
In November the INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL
organised an evening to honour Silvia Duran for her work and
achievement in the field of Spanish dance.
In a most moving evening, her former students Neta Sheyzaf,
Michal Natan, Carmel Natan, Yael Assaf and Or Nili Azulai
performed in her honour to a full house at the Einav Culture
Centre, Tel-Aviv.
2000
Silvia Duran was chosed as one of three Representatives of Spanish
Culture in Israel by the CERVANTES INSTITUTE (Spanish Embassy)
to take part in the reading of "DON QUIXOTE DE LA MANCHA"
on Cervantes Day, broadcast live by satellite to all Spanish speaking
countries.
1998
"Dias de Flamenco" (Adi Foundation) – Suzanne Dellal Centre for
Dance – Tel-Aviv.
Silvia Duran partnered MAESTRO MANOLO MARIN in "SOL Y SOMBRA"
1995
International Guitar Festival
Silvia Duran was the Artistic Director of the Flamenco performances in the
Festival by her student Or Nili Azulai, accompanied by the Spanish guitarists
JUAN MAYA "MAROTE" and IAN DAVIES with Flamenco Singer
SALVADOR SUERO.
1995
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ISRAEL, JERUSALEM
Collaboration with the ROYAL OPERA COVENT GARDEN, LONDON
in the opera "CARMEN" with MARIA EWING and choreography by
CRISTINA HOYOS.
1993
Presentation before His Majesty King Juan Carlos and Her Majesty
Queen Sofia of Spain in recognition of her artistic work and contribution
to Spanish dance and culture in Israel.
1991
Special performance in the presence of the Spanish Ambassador, the Hon.
Pedro Lopez Aquirrebengoa, at the Suzanne Dellal Centre organised by the
Israel-Spain Friendship League in order to present Silvia Duran with an
Award recognizing her Art and Contribution to Spanish Dance and Culture
in Israel, as well as, her contribution to Friendly Relations between the
two countries.
1990
Performance at the Anniversary of the Opening of the Tel-Aviv
Municipality's Suzanne Dellal Centre for Dance.
Since the Centre opened Silvia Duran and her Company have performed
on a regular basis in numerous Festivals, as well as individual performances
of the programme "FIESTA" with her Company.
1986
With the establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Spain and Israel,
Silvia was awarded a Plaque by the Spanish Ambassador, the Hon. Pedro
Lopez Aquirrebengoa in recognition of her contribution to Spanish dance
and Spanish Culture in Israel.
Every year, during the stay of Spanish Ambassador the Hon. Jose Luis Crespo
the Silvia Duran Company performed at the Residence of the Ambassador to
celebrate the day of SAN JUAN (His Majesty King Juan Carlos' Saint's Day)
1984
Silvia Duran presented her Spanish Dance Company for the first time.
Through the Company, during the years, have passed all the well-known
Spanish dancers in Israel.
1978 – 1979 – 1980 – 1981
Silvia Duran returned to Spain to perform as Guest Artist at "CAFÉ DE CHINITAS"
MADRID.
1978
Silvia Duran formed 2 Associations:
1. The Association for the Development of Spanish Dance in Israel
2. The Association for the Development of Spanish Dance and Spanish Culture in Israel.
The HONORARY PRESIDENT of both Associations: ANTONIO "El Bailarin"
1977
Silvia Duran opened her School, the first Spanish Dance School in Israel with her own PROGRAMME OF STUDIES recognised by ANTONIO "El Bailarin"
The School is recognised by the Israel Ministry of Culture and Education and by the
Spanish Embassy in Israel.
SILVIA DURAN IS KNOWN AS "THE PIONEER OF SPANISH DANCE IN
ISRAEL" and "THE FIRST LADY OF SPANISH DANCE IN ISRAEL"
All the well-known Spanish dancers in Israel have passed through her School and
Company – the first in Israel. She has created generations of professional flamenco
dancers, among them Neta Sheyzaf, Michal Natan, Carmel Natan, Or Nili Azulai,
Sharon Sultan, Yael Assaf, Ella Weich and many others.
1976 – 1984
SILVIA DURAN created 5 SOLO RECITAL PROGRAMMES and performed in
all the major cities and theatres ; kibbutzim; new development areas, schools and
universities subsidized by the Israel Ministry of Culture and Omanut La'am (Art for
the Nation).
1975
SILVIA DURAN arrived in Israel as a New Immigrant.
1973
YOM KIPPUR WAR
SILVIA DURAN came to Israel during the Yom Kippur War as a Volunteer Artist
performing for the troops at the Front and in hospitals.
SPAIN
1964 to 1973
1973
"RECITAL FLAMENCO"
SILVIA DURAN performed together with CARMEN MORA in a Recital
Tour of all the main centres in Spain.
1972
EARTHA KITT SHOW
SILVIA DURAN formed her own Flamenco Group with :
Jose Ortega "MANZANITA" – ENRIQUE SOTO - Sebastian "PELAO CHICO"
Performing with them as the Supporting Programme on the EARTHA KITT SHOW
1971 – 1973
Tablao Flamenco "CAFÉ DE CHINITAS" Madrid
During 3 years SILVIA DURAN performed regularly as a star attraction and also as
a member of the "cuadro" alongside legendary artists of the time:
ROSARIO, CARMEN MORA, EL GUITO, "LOS BOLECOS" : Matilde Coral,
El Farruco, Rafael "El Negro; SORDERA DE JEREZ and many others.
1971
BALLET ESPANOL DE FERNANDO BELMONTE
SILVIA DURAN performed as Soloist
1967 to 1971
SILVIA DURAN performed as Soloist with PACO RUIZ in collaboration with the Spanish Ministry of Information and Tourism in "EXPOTUR" representing the art
of the Spanish dance to the world. In this capacity she performed before Kings and
Presidents.
During this time she also performed in "Expotur" with JOSE ANTONIO and
CARMEN ROJAS.
1964 to 1967
SILVIA DURAN performed in the world's foremost theatres and opera houses
with the most important companies of the period:
ANTONIO, LUISILLO, PACO RUIZ, FERNANDO BELMONTE, EL CAMBORIO,
JOSE ANTONIO, CARMEN ROJAS, CARMEN MORA.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SILVIA DURAN gives Master Classes and Lectures all over the world.
Every year she returns to Spain either to perform, teach, lecture and also to keep
"up to date" with the developments occurring in the genre.
SILVIA DURAN & HER SPANISH DANCE COMPANY
perform regularly at the SUZANNE DELLAL THEATRE , Tel-Aviv
in Festivals (e.g. MAHOLOHET) and other occasions.
Every year SILVIA DURAN brings the foremost teachers of Spanish Dance and
Flamenco to her School in order to give Master Classes and Workshops.
Among them:
VICTORIA EUGENIA ( 1987 / 1999)
MANOLO MARIN (1995 / 2004)
"LA TATI" (1997 / 2001 )
TOMAS DE MADRID (1996 / 1998 )
HINIESTA CORTES ( 2002 / 2007)
JUAN PAREDES ( 2000 )
RAFAEL CAMPALLO ( 2003 / 2005)
MIGUEL ANGEL ESPIN ( 2006 )
ANGELITA GOMEZ ( 2008 )
CARMEN LEDESMA ( 2009 )
DAVID SANCHEZ ( 2010 )
Since 1975 SILVIA DURAN has built a formidable Repertoire for herself and her
Company with works by foremost Spanish Choreographers and works by herself.
Over the years, many important personalities have visited her Studio and have been
present at professional and student performances. Among legends of the Spanish
Dance and Flamenco:
VICTORIA EUGENIA, ANTONIO GADES, CRISTINA HOYOS, JOSE ANTONIO, NANA LORCA, AURORA PONS, PACO DE LUCIA, RAMON
DE ALGECIRAS, SERRANITO, LUISILLO, RAFAEL AGUILAR, MERCHE
ESMERALDA, JOSE GRANERO, JAVIER BARON, MIGUEL ANGEL,
MARIA JOSE MAYORDOMO, PACO RUIZ, FERNANDO BELMONTE,
BEATRIZ MARTIN, JOAQUIN GRILO, LOLA GRECO, DIEGO AMAYA,
"LA CARMETA", ANTONIO MARQUEZ, MANOLO MARIN, "LA TATI"
TOMAS DE MADRID, HINIESTA CORTES, RAFAEL CAMPALLO, JUAN
PAREDES, ANGELITA GOMEZ, CARMEN LEDESMA, DAVID SANCHEZ
ANA CABO
All the Ambassadors of Spain to Israel:
His Excellency, the Hon. Don PEDRO LOPEZ AQUIRREBENGOA
His Excellency, the Hon. Don JOSE LUIS CRESPO
His Excellency, the Hon. Don FERMIN ZELADA
His Excellency, the Hon. Don CARLOS BARCENA PORTOLES
His Excellency, the Hon. Don EUDALDO MIRAPEIX
His Excellency, the Hon. Don ALVARO IRANZO
Many public figures and prominent personalities in Israeli Cultural Life.
All have praised the authenticity, dignity and artistry inherent in all presented
by SILVIA DURAN and especially the god-given gift of being able to pass
on this treasure to her students.
".....I was moved because your students have something that is very
difficult to transmit: the depth of the dance. You had the technique and you
keep it pure – but this art that you have known how to transmit to your
pupils is a "gift". A gift which even the passage of time has not been able
to obscure. Each one had something special, they were themselves, but,
without you, they could not have known themselves. BRAVO! Silvia
and Thank you!....."
VICTORIA EUGENIA
Spanish National Ballet
Artistic Director.
"..... The work you are doing is really extraordinary, and deserving of every
compliment . In your work you transmit to your students something which is
very difficult to learn: the sense of the love of the profession, behaviour and
discipline. In this case we are not talking about the learning of certain steps
of the dance, but the form, conception and feeling of our ART. Few are these
compliments for the many that you deserve; with all my heart I send you my
most sincere congratulations together with my best wishes that your contribution
to the Spanish dance will always follow the same path......"
JOSE ANTONIO
Spanish National Ballet
Artistic Director
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