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Lombard Twins
Hometown: Argentina/NY

EMELOS LOMBARD a.k.a THE LOMBARD TWINS. Martin and Facundo Lombard started dancing at the age of 7 in their native Buenos Aires, Argentina. By 13 they made their sensational TV debut in one of Argentina's most popular shows, Rhythm of the Night. Their unparalleled synchronized Free Expression way of dance and high-energy Tap Dance soon caught the eye of legend James Brown and Tito Puente. Mr. Brown, in awe of their talent, dubbed them "The Soul Boys".

In 1998, Martin and Facundo moved to New York City, a city that embraced them immediately. While in the US they have appeared at Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center, the Saratoga Jazz Festival and BB King's, to name but a few. Choreographer Maurice Hines incorporated them in his workshop production of Yo' Alice, slated for Broadway. Their many credits include featured appearances with Whitney Houston and George Michael ("If I Told You That" video) a Tribute to The Nicholas Brothers (Lincoln Center) the jazz musician Winton Marsalis (Gran Rex Theatre, Argentina) and Stomp (Luna Park Staduim, Argentina) In print, they have been seen in Vogue, shot by Steven Meisel for Versace. They also have been cover featured of the New York dance magazines Dance Spirit, and New York Dance Fax. AntiGravity, New York's premiere aerial dance company featured them in performances for George Lucas, Bill Gates, and The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, among others.

In 2001, The Lombard Twins returned to Argentina to focus on their theatrical and filmmaking projects. While developing their acting, composition and directorial skills, they still found time to tour to Thailand, Korea and The Philippines, performing for Louis Vuitton and Spain with flamenco dancer, Rafael Amargo. They regularly were VJ's for MTV South America. Finally, in 2004, their first full length theatrical show Dreamers was ready to be mounted. They wrote, directed, composed and produced the show which was picked up and toured in Barcelona, the Edinburgh Festival, Dublin, and finally, in Argentina. Currently, The Lombard Twins reside in New York where they regularly work with AntiGravity and Rasta Thomas' Bad Boys of dance. Recently, they have written, directed and stared the 13' minutes short film "Infancia 34" They have also debuted their new theatrical production "Lombard Play Piazzolla" - The Dance Concert - at New York City Center in Fall For Dance Festival in September 25th 2008. Martin & Facundo are working on their new projects. "The HipHopKestra" and on a script for their first feature film. LOVE, PEACE & ART

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