Lourdes Fernández Presents
Flamenco:Orígenes
15 – 16 July 2023
Flamenco:Orígenes celebrates the multitude of art forms that fed into the evolution of flamenco. We can trace flamenco’s roots to the four corners of the earth, from ancient trade roots to modern shipping lanes. Throughout the show, the six performers journey from one continent to the next, following how different peoples moved through Andalusia, bringing their art with them.
The sub-styles of flamenco are called palos, and during the show we see how these palos have grown out of different cultures; like the Guajiras that originated in Cuba, or the Zambra which has North-African roots. Orígenes has been a journey of discovery for the artists too, leading them to delve deep in search of almost-forgotten knowledge, and to imagine what the cultural life of Andalusia could have been like centuries ago.
Lourdes Fernández and her Flamenco Company welcome you to join us on this epic adventure spanning multiple continents and hundreds of years and discover more about the beautifully rich art form we now call flamenco.
Saturday night's performance is followed by an optional post-show talk.
FLAMENCO TASTER WORKSHOP
For those who want to find out more, we are also offering a 1-hour flamenco taster workshop on the afternoon of Sunday 16th of July, 4pm-5pm. This workshop is open to all ages and abilities, no prior flamenco experience is needed. During the workshop, you will get the chance to learn about flamenco music, song, and dance, from our full cast of performers! Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear, as there will be an opportunity to learn a short flamenco dance sequence at the end of the workshop for those who'd like to. Book your place now! We'd love to see you there!