Mrs. Rocio was born in Mexico City and began her classical training at very early stages of her life with her mother Mrs. Paloma Zepeda Novelo. She has studied different expressions of dance such as: Mexican Folklore, Polynesian Dances, Latin Rhythms, Classical Ballet, Lyrical Dances and Choreographic compositions. In 1974, she continued her classical ballet studies with Mrs. Sonia Castaneda in Mexico while Mrs. Elena Jordan was her mentor of Improvisation and Choreographic Composition. In 1981, Mrs. Rocio won a Mexican Government Scholarship through the "Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes" to continue advance classical studies in the Cuban Methodology at the "Cubanacan Escuela Nacional de Arte de Cuba". During this time she studied under the training of Laura Alonso, Esther Garcia, Raul Bustabad and Denia Bustabad, amongst others. In 1984, Ms. Braggiato was named Artistic Director of "Estudio de Danza Paloma Bernal" and performing company "Arte Total".
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Eddy Marcano is a distinguished Venezuelan violinist and conductor recognized as a prominent exponent of the instrument across the continent. As an instrumentalist, he is the first violinist of the Simón Bolívar
Symphony Orchestra a position for which he has received the highest decorations. As a soloist, Eddy Marcano has graced the stage with leading orchestras in Venezuela, receiving high praise and accolades. His performances have captivated audiences not only in Venezuela but also on international stages in Latin America, Germany, Spain, the United States, and London. One of the pivotal moments in Marcano’s career was the world premiere of a concerto composed for violin and orchestra by Maestro Sergio Bernal, based on the joropo “El Tamarindo.” The performance with the Utah Symphony Orchestra in the USA earned him a resounding ovation and garnered glowing reviews from the specialized press. |