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fragmen’tango
Tango means connection, closeness, two bodies becoming one. At the same time, its African, Creole, and European roots speak of a sum of fragmentations: overlapping cultural layers that shape its rhythms and melodies, as well as the themes of its lyrics—often filled with nostalgia, the longing for the distant homeland of the immigrant, or the sorrow of a broken love.
Rosalie Wanka - concept, dance, choreography
Rodrigo Pardo - concept, dance, choreography, voice
Ana Topalovic - music concept, arrangements, E-Cello, live electronics
fragmen’tango
...is a musical and choreographic journey through the various variations of tango. It leads through emblematic works by Piazzolla and Gardel, as well as experimental compositions that reinterpret the essence of tango and transform it into a contemporary form—far from tradition.
Ana Topalovic on the e-cello with live electronics, together with Rosalie Wanka and Rodrigo Pardo on the dance floor, brings tango to life in a captivating performance—a fusion of its traditional roots and its modern, experimental forms.
Technical Rider
Minimal stage requirements: power strip with 4 sockets, for bigger venues (from 100 pax) - professional full range PA system according to the size. Dance floor or alternatives upon agreement.
* Ana travels with her own audio gear. *
Length: 30 to 60 minutes without a break
Artists
Rosalie Wanka’s artistic work centers on the intricate dynamics of human connection beyond words and socio-cultural conventions. Her practice questions whether genuine communication is possible and explores dance—particularly improvisation—as a medium for expression. She views improvisation as the “technique of life,” where the ability to spontaneously apply knowledge in fluid contexts defines true mastery.
A significant element of her research is Argentine Tango, a dance form whose improvisational technique enables a nuanced, precise, and nonverbal dialogue between partners. The tango’s reflections on identity, gender roles, and physicality offer ongoing inspiration, informing her intercultural and interdisciplinary collaborations. Rosalie’s work frequently investigates the interactions between contrasting elements, such as movement and sound or different cultural traditions, to generate innovation from friction and diversity.
Since 2009, she has performed internationally, co-founding Cia. Quiero Ser Agua with Cecilia Loffredo, where they presented six productions across Europe and Latin America. From 2015 onward, she has created work independently, collaborating with musicians, visual artists, and dancers to produce interdisciplinary pieces. Notable creations include SKINHUNGER and MANTIS, tango-contemporary dance hybrids, and LANDSCAPES OF MY INNER DIASPORA, a reflection on cultural fragmentation featuring live cello and video mapping. Her site-specific commissions, such as BECOMING at the University of Munich and WANDERLUST in Linz Cathedral, have further distinguished her unique choreographic voice.
Rosalie’s innovative solo work PINK LADY (2021) won multiple international awards, including Best Creation at Solocoreografico Torino and honors at the Seoul International Dance Competition. She also collaborates with deaf dancer Kassandra Wedel, merging dance, sign language, and contemporary choreography to explore nonverbal communication. Recent research projects span virtual reality dance archives, photographic documentation of movement in architectural spaces, and a personalized movement library.
Argentine performer Rodrigo Pardo specializes in contemporary dance, tango, and singing. He also has an international career as a choreographer and creator of site-specific projects, focusing on the integration of dance fiction into everyday life.
Rodrigo graduated from Dasarts (Master in Performing Arts, Amsterdam, The Netherlands), the Theater School of Bahía Blanca (Argentina), and the Contemporary Dance School of T. Gral. San Martín (Buenos Aires, Argentina).
Based in Buenos Aires from 1995 to 2004, he had the opportunity to learn authentic tango directly from the masters. At the same time, his artistic curiosity led him to create his own unorthodox works, such as Toilet Tango and Ognat(commissioned by the Biennale di Venezia in 2007), as well as more recent projects like Tormentango (2021) and Tormentango/Berlin (2022). These projects mix classical tango dance and singing with other techniques in a highly personal approach.
From his beginnings in Argentina to the present day, his work has been supported by prominent international institutions, including the Biennale di Venezia (Italy), INSITU (European network), Lieux Publics (France), Napoli Teatro Festival Italia (Italy), the Federal Government for Culture and Media (Germany), the American Dance Festival (U.S.), Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunst (Netherlands), Fundación Antorchas (Argentina), and many others. His works have been presented at festivals such as: Gadeteater Festival (Denmark), Chalon dans la rue (France), Dance Umbrella (United Kingdom), Festival de Marseille (France), Festival Internacional de Buenos Aires (Argentina), Festival Temporada Alta (Spain), Festival de la Cité Lausanne (Switzerland), Theater op de Markt (Belgium), Fringe Festival Shanghai (China), Thessaloniki Festival (Greece), Dança em Foco (Brazil), and many more.
Ana Topalovic is a renowned cellist and composer with a versatile career spanning 29 countries and four continents. Since her public debut at age 10, she has performed at prestigious venues like Carnegie Weil Hall, Wiener Konzerthaus, Salzburger Festspiele, and Tokyo Opera City, collaborating with leading orchestras and musicians such as E. Schrott and the Janoska Ensemble. Ana's repertoire includes solo, chamber, and contemporary music, with a focus on experimental and interdisciplinary works incorporating live electronics.
Her 2022 solo album Bachiana was nominated for three Opus Klassik awards, and her discography features 10 albums, including over 30 world premieres. Ana has worked closely with prominent 21st-century composers like T. Larcher, F. Cerha, and G.F. Haas, participating in premieres and creating dedicated works.
As a composer and visual synesthete, Ana integrates her unique perspective into her compositions, merging sound and other art forms. She has performed her own works globally and received accolades, such as the special prize for her interpretation of P. Vasks’ The Book at the IBLA Foundation.
Ana’s innovative Multicello technique combines digital tools with both acoustic and e-cellos, creating orchestral sounds from a single instrument. She uses this technique in performances beyond traditional concert settings, bringing her music to unexpected locations with minimal equipment.
A passionate educator, Ana lectures at the Richard Wagner Conservatory in Vienna and the "Jose Hernandez" Conservatory in Buenos Aires, while also serving as a juror at music competitions. Her projects have been supported by Thomastik-Infeld and the Austrian Federal Ministry of Culture.