Alexandre Magno is best know for his highly acclaimed choreographic work for Madonna's Girlie Show and Emmy Nominated Drowned World Tour. Alex is also greatly respected for his artistic excellence and vision while working with several U.S and International dance companies. Most recently Alex has completed a Television Special and U.S. Tour for Flamenco Guitarist BENISE. This critically acclaimed show included all Latin styles in both their traditional form and Alex's own modernized version, styles included: Flamenco, African, Salsa, Samba, Tango, and a sexy Latin cabaret number. He recently appeared on BRAVO TV directing and choreographing “The Eternal” a short film; which was aired as part of the “Forty Duce” reality TV. He also choreographed “SWAY” a music video for the Pussycat Dolls and choreographed on the U.S. Hit television show "So You Think You Can Dance."

In the beginning of 2006 Alex completed his work on "Orfeu In The Carnival of Souls" a full-length original ballet commissioned by New York's Ballet Hispanico. In addition to conceiving and choreographing the Ballet Mr. Magno directed and produced the entire Sound Track including several original tracks that he co-wrote.

The company will be touring the US and internationally with this piece in the coming season. “…The premier of Alexandre Magno’s “Orfeu in the Carnaval of Souls,” a Brazilianized version of Orpheus’s descent into the underworld by Ballet Hispanico, was splendidly seductive. In one duet the lovers are so entangled in swings and splits, they look like they could get lost weaving through each other. Magno strikes a balance between making moves too slick and overly contemplative.

At times, the movement seems so effortless it’s easy to forget the troupe is melding drastically different techniques. Jazzy leaps seamlessly blend with African-esque contractions and Latin samba steps. In that respect, Ballet Hispanico finds itself in a similar realm with Alvin Ailey, whose “Revelations” practically made African based pulses part of the classical repertoire. The music, a wonderful collection of samba, waltz, and Spanish guitar, changes to match the creepy mood, setting an uneasy tone to contrast the willowy love scenes. “Orfeu’s” Broadway-style performance adds pizzazz to this classic story and delivers compelling, convincing characters.” -- Sara G. Levin, THE VILLAGER (December 7 - 13, 2005)

Alex is currently under development for “Winds Of Passion” a series of 3 short films, linked together into one dramatic and stylized dance feature film. “Winds Of Passion” will star “” lead female dancer from the hit Broadway musical “Moving Out”, and will begin filming in the winter 2007 in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

Alex's work spans across all choreographic genres including: Modern, Lyrical, traditional and modernized Latin styles, and jazz funk. His style has been defined as a fusion of passionate, sensual, and cool. Beyond his choreographic work, Alex is an internationally sought after Master teacher.

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