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Mozaico Flamenco
Mozaico Flamenco has been a moving force in the world of
Spanish dance for over 30 years, continuously pushing the
outer edges of the artistic envelope, fusing dance, music
and culture.
In 1972, Oscar Nieto created Mozaico de Danzas in Los Angeles,
California. This ensemble performed a "mosaic" of
Spanish Dances including classical, neo-classical, regional
and flamenco. The group
“Crackling hand
claps, exploding heel beats, swirling flounces…” |
created a splash with its innovative choreographies, colourful
costumes and blend of new sounds. In 1983, Oscar created Mozaico
Flamenco in Vancouver, British Columbia. Far ahead of its
time, he incorporated flamenco with heretical instruments
such as electric guitar, base, congas and the cora, which
are now currently used in flamenco music.
Today Mozaico Flamenco Dance Theatre’s produces engaging,
artistic shows for Canadian audiences that promote flamenco
as an art form. It has a reputation among local fans for producing
performances of rare versatility, polish and exuberance. The
company has performed with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
and Vancouver Opera, and has appeared at countless venues
including the Vancouver East Cultural Theatre, Norman Rothstein
Theatre, Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver Playhouse, Arts
“…one of
the most original and captivating artistic groups to
appear in Canada for years!”
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Club Revue Theatre, Vanier Hall, Cowichan Theatre, Newcombe
Theatre, Tidemark Centre, Canada Pavilion, Canada Place, Expo
86 and the Pacific National Exhibition. The result: Acclaim
for Mozaico Flamenco and a new following for the art of flamenco
in Canada.
…And so the demand for Mozaico Flamenco continues to
grow. It is a demand for stunning performances of traditional
and contemporary flamenco, yet also for the striking originality
of Mozaico Flamenco’s extension of the art through the
introduction of Latin, jazz and Cuban rhythms. Ravishing costumes,
breathtaking virtuosity, evocative vocalizing, electrifying
footwork…audiences are mesmerized from the beginning
and left jubilant at the end. Spellbinding!
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