Luis Bravo

Luis Bravo is a renowned Argentinean choreographer, director, and producer who has made a significant impact on the world of dance. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1952, Bravo began his dance training at the age of six. He studied ballet, jazz, and modern dance, and by the age of 18, he was dancing professionally with the Ballet del Plata.

In the early 1970s, Bravo moved to New York City to pursue his dance career. He quickly became a sought-after performer and choreographer, working with some of the most prominent dance companies in the city. He also began to develop his unique style of dance, which blended traditional Argentinean folk dance with modern dance techniques.
In 1983, Bravo founded his own dance company, Tango Argentino. The company's first production, also titled Tango Argentino, was a huge success, receiving critical acclaim and selling out performances across the globe. The show featured traditional Argentinean tango music and dance, and it helped to revive interest in the dance form around the world.
Bravo continued to produce and direct shows for Tango Argentino throughout the 1980s and 1990s. In 1994, he created the show Forever Tango, which premiered on Broadway to great success. The show featured a mix of traditional tango music and dance, as well as new interpretations of the dance form.
Forever Tango has since been performed around the world, and Bravo has continued to direct and produce new productions of the show. In 2013, he directed a new version of the show for Broadway, which featured a cast of 16 dancers and musicians.
In addition to his work with Tango Argentino and Forever Tango, Bravo has also worked as a choreographer and director for a variety of other productions. He choreographed the Argentinean production of the musical Cats, and he directed and choreographed the Argentinean production of the opera Carmen.
Bravo has also been recognized for his contributions to the world of dance. In 1996, he received the prestigious Astor Piazzolla Award, which is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts in Argentina. He has also been honored by the Argentinean government for his work in promoting Argentinean culture around the world.
Today, Bravo continues to work as a choreographer, director, and producer. He is currently working on a new production of Tango Argentino, which will premiere in Buenos Aires in 2022. The show will feature a mix of traditional tango music and dance, as well as new interpretations of the dance form.