Heat up your holidays with FUEGO FLAMENCO, a sizzling festival exploring the diversity and depth of flamenco, the passionate and time-honored Spanish art form that has captivated audiences worldwide. During this three-week festival, GALA will showcase different forms of flamenco through the works of two artistic companies featuring outstanding international, national and local artists, as well as offer a program of interactive demonstrations.
FUEGO FLAMENCO opens with Ida y vuelta presented by Fundación Conservatorio Flamenco Casa Patas of Madrid, Spain. Choreographed and performed by Guadalupe Torres with musical direction by Luis Miguel Manzano, Ida y vuelta will be performed on Thursday, Nov. 20, Friday, Nov. 21, and Saturday, Nov. 22 at 8 pm, and Sunday, Nov. 23 at 3 pm. The festival continues with Flamenco en Familia, a free day of interactive demonstrations in flamenco footwork, fans, castanets and guitar on Saturday, Nov. 29 from 11 am to 4 pm.
The festival ends with the world premiere of Dos Mundos choreographed by Edwin Aparicio and performed by Flamenco Aparicio Dance Company. featuring the renowned artist, prom Spain, La Tati. Performances of Dos Mundos are Saturday, Dec. 6 at 8 pm and Sunday, Dec. 7 at 3 pm.
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