MARSO
Born in France, Marso (a.k.a Mickael Riviere) trained at the Rosella Hightower International Dance School from 1995-97. He then studied aerial circus skills & drama at the Circus Space and gained a certificate in theatre practice in 1999 from the London School of Speech & Drama. He has also graded and trained with the Northen school of Capoeira and Professor Tijolo since 2001.
In 2000 he was employed as an Aerial and Ground artist performing on stilts, bungee and trapeze at the Millennium Dome as part of the New Millennium Experience Company. In 2002 he achieved an access certificate in Music Performance and Drama from South Birmingham College.
Marso has participated in and choreographed numerous commercial events and televised productions including the New Millenium Ceremony, Record Breakers, Ishq Records, Common Wealth Games (2002) and BBC1’s Inside Out (2003). He has also worked with Andile Sotiya as part of London open house at The Place, The Generating Company, Urban Expansions, Alain Marty, Don Kinch and David Framba in “Les Nuits du Mont Romes”(2004), Europeen Athletic Championships Opening Ceremony 2007.
Marso is an established breakdance performer /teacher and teaches workshops internationally, he has also launched West Midlands first Urban Dance Agency (www.bboysattic.com).
In 2004 & 2005 he received funding from Arts Council England and was supported by DanceXchange to create his new work Decalage which was showcased as part of the New Vibes festival, British Dance Edition and Resolution! The Place, London (2006-2007). At the end of 2006 Marso launched Company Decalage and this is his first regional tour of a full evenings work “Decalage” and “See”.
Other works includes:
Duet with Jonzi D @Sadlers Wells Celebrate Fund raising event 2006
Robert Hilton Urban Classicism's Spring Tour 2005 www.urbanclassicism.com
Movie "Sunshine": Wire Work & Body double of Cyllian Murphy//Director Danny Boyle//a D.N A production-Trailer here
Underneath: Acting/Capoeirista staring as "Sy"//Director Tristian O'field//a Spool Film production (Short Capoeira Film)
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BBC Inside Out - Breakdancing is back
Dancers step out for new talent