User talk:ALVAREZ DOMINIQUE

Hi my name is Dominique Benjamin Alvarez.

When i was 3 yrs i was infected by polio because of which the doctors told my dad & mom that i would never walk again, But life had a different story to tell. My dad refused to accept the fact that his son would never walk again so he challenged the doctors decision and would take out time from his busy schedule and get my leg (right) massaged daily besides taking me to the beach to dig my leg into the sand. Anyway after one year I was taken again to the doctor and this time the doctor advised the crutches for support walk. Slowly and steadily they (crutches) were gone and then came in the steel rod polio shoes and finally the regular shoes. Though my leg is shorter than the other and I lightly limp a little never ever till date I felt i was handicapped. During my healing process i not only was attending school but also growing fond of music & dancing.

In my school days friends would always ask me for inputs on how their performance was and how it should be for any of the school programmes that is how I realised that why not give it a try. So basically dancing started out as a hobby from school activities and then later I got introduced to the art of choreography. My first major break was the broadway act of "Joseph The Dreamer" play organised by nivea company, Was back in 1989, since then there was no turning back as that was when I realised I was good at it (Both dancing & Choreography), Because that play had more then 70 dancers and I also acted and danced in it. Seeing my passion for the art my dad introduced me to "Oscar Sir (Dance Director of Vijay Oscar Fame)" and that was where I polished my skills of not only dancing but photograhy and direction.

I went on to learn Bollywood, Tap Dancing, Cha Chacha, Ballroom & Contemprory Jazz and Event Acting from him as he had already mastered the styles from London's Academy of Arts. I worked with oscar sir from more then 10 years. During that time I also met "Parvati Khan" (Pop Singer) and she instantly asked me to join her troupe, where I not only choreographed but would also managed the troupe. We did more then 70 shows all across india and also represented India in Russia for the Indo Russian dance festival, which went on for a month. So these are the two most important people in my life, cos working with oscar sir exposed me to the film world and with parvati khan the show world. I have attended workshops on ballet dancing in New York, D.J ing in Mumbai, belly dancing in Morroco, theatre & broadway in Canada. So today what I am is all because of experience working with various dance directors & choreographers in india. For me choreography is not only dancing but an art which can only be mastered if you have the passion and love for it, I am also i musician and play the drums and sometimes also sing. All i can say is "IF GOD closes the door he opens the window" and today I am one of that living examples of his creation. So lookin forward to be working with you and also to be associated with your esteemed organisation. Till then have a great day & GOD bless always.