A’lante Flamenco

Description

Thundering footwork, chattering castanets, soaring vocals and blazing guitars–A’lante Flamenco takes hold of an audience and won’t let go! The company, directed by Olivia Chacon, features five dancers and four musicians who fill the stage with energy, enthralling audiences of all ages and backgrounds, and presenting flamenco to Texas audiences in fresh and creative ways. Flamenco is a music and dance form hailing from Southern Spain, with Roma (Gypsy), Arabic, Jewish, and Latin American influences. A’lante Flamenco has been hailed by audiences and critics for their dynamic and contemporary approach to flamenco, uniting tradition and innovation. Their programs can be customized for specific venues, events or audiences, including performance plus dance/music workshops, mini-performances, and lecture-demonstrations in Spanish or English, including discussion of history and cultural influences of flamenco. They are currently touring three programs. ‘Flamencura’ transports audiences into a traditional Spanish flamenco club, where performers show off their skills with fire and passion. ‘Flamencura’ is a highly adaptable program, best suited for smaller venues. ‘Love Letters’ is a more theatrical work showcasing choreography for 3 to 5 dancers and 4 musicians. ‘Flamenco Arabe’ highlights the Arabic roots of flamenco, and features guest musicians from the Arab music tradition. Photo by Mark Alba.