Tania Vinokur
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Tania Vinokur | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 25, 1982 |
| Genres | World music, flamenco |
| Occupations | Violinist, flamenco dancer |
| Instrument | Violin |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Website | taniav |
Tania Vinokur (born February 25, 1982) is a Moldovan-born Israeli violinist,[1] dancer and singer. Based in Israel, Vinokur is best known for performing fusions of world music and theatrical movement.[citation needed]
Early life
Tania Vinokur was born in 1982 in Chișinău, Moldova (formerly part of the Soviet Union), the second of two children from Celene Vinokur,[2] a cellist and piano tuner, and Rita Vinokur.[3] Vinokur began studying classical ballet in Russia at the age of 3 and classical violin at the age of 4, debuting on the stage at age 4.[citation needed]
Vinokur immigrated with her family to the city of Rehovot in 1990. She continued both her ballet and violin studies in Rehovot, attending violin lessons at the Petah Tikva Conservatory.[4]
Between school passageways and school crossings, Vinokur was offered a test to advanced classes and went straight to fourth grade. In the same year, she started jazz and modern ballet classes, joined the youth orchestra. A year later she began her first steps in flamenco dancing.[4]
Vinokur began performing at the age of 12 when she joined dance groups. At the age of 14, she was invited to perform with orchestras around the world. She began playing flamenco with violin and dancing in concerts while attending high school.[4]
Education and training
Tania attended the Music Academy Buchmann Mehta in Tel Aviv, Israel from 1999 to 2001.[5] In 2001, she placed 3rd in the Adi Foundation Flamenco Competition and receiving a one year scholarship in Spain.[6][7] From 2001 to 2002, Tania studied Flamenco studies at the Fondation Cristina Haran–Flamenco Academy in Seville. Together with two other dancers she was chosen to study with the great maestro Manolo Soler for six months.[2] Additionally, she played violin with Gypsy flamenco bands and recorded an album of Bach music in flamenco rhythms with Miriam Mendes and produced by EMI.[8] This project inspired and pushed her to publish her fusion compositions, combining world styles while exploring the sources of each genre. After recording this album, she was invited to tour the project. During the tour, she saw a performance by Israeli dance troupe Mayumana. She auditioned, and passed, the next day, subsequently joining the group.[9]
