World Music Institute & Flamenco Festival S.L. present
New York’s annual flamenco celebration, now in its 10th year, features mesmerizing performances with renowned dancers and musicians direct from Andalucia, Spain!
Gala
Feb 11
Gala Flamenca
Pastora Galván * Manuel Liñán * Belén López * Rocío Molina
$35, $45, $55, $75, $90
This year's gala features important new figures in flamenco dance: the sensuous Pastora Galván, a versatile dancer able to navigate easily between classic and modern flamenco; Manuel Liñán, a master of technique who is steeped in tradition and known for his dramatic choreography; the passionate Belén López, who has caused a sensation in flamenco circles in recent years; and Rocío Molina, the fiery dancer who has “become one of the finest soloists in the world today (The New York Times).”
Compañía Rocío Molina
Feb 12
$30 $35, $45, $65, $80
The Málaga-born Rocío Molina has become a major star in the flamenco world at the age of 25. A revelation in flamenco dance, she is known for her work with the Compañía María Pagés, Mujeres with Belén Maya and Merche Esmeralda (seen at the 2008 Flamenco Festival), and performances with her own company. This program features the New York premiere of Oro Viejo (Old Gold).
“One of the (Jerez) festival’s most unforgettable performances” -- Dance Magazine
Support provided by the Agencia Andaluza para el Desarrollo del Flamenco, Junta de Andalucía, and the INAEM, Minister of Culture of Spain.
Compañía María Pagés
Feb 13 - 14
$30 $35, $45, $65, $80
The award-winning María Pagés, born in Seville, is one of the leading innovators in modern flamenco. Known for the sinuous movement of her “endless arms” and her charismatic stage presence, she founded her acclaimed company in 1990. For this festival, her 15-member troupe presents Self-Portrait, the introspective and soulful program that won the Giraldillo Prize for Best Show at Seville’s 2008 Bienal de Flamenco.
“true poetry in movement” -- La Vanguardia
Support provided by the Agencia Andaluza para el Desarrollo del Flamenco, Junta de Andalucía, and the INAEM, Minister of Culture of Spain.
Andalucia Lounge will take place 1 ½ hours before curtain each evening during the Flamenco Festival. Special free pre-concert dance class for ticket holders only in mezzanine lobby. Mezzanine lobby bar will feature Spanish wine and tapas.
