Flamenco originated in diversity. When the Roma people settled in the South of Spain after centuries of migration through India and Northern Africa, they brought their culture, music and dance with them and flamenco was born. Today Flamenco is a global art form, performed worldwide and Vancouver is an epicentre for Flamenco in Canada. Mozaico Flamenco continues to grow by integrating the rich multicultural influences of each artist to keep Flamenco vibrant, alive and continuously evolving.
On Saturday November 2 at 7pm, Mozaico Flamenco presents ten flamenco dancers who will take to the stage at the Presentation House Theatre to present their dance solos in their own unique, authentic expression celebrating women and diversity. We are pleased to welcome guest guitarist Gareth Owen (Victoria) with resident guitarist Peter Mole, singers Justine Reinhart and Kelty McKerracher and artistic director and bailaora, Kasandra “La China”.
Traditional flamenco is performed by a small group called a “cuadro”. In its most essential form, the cuadro is made up of a singer, a guitarist, a dancer and a percussionist playing “palmas” (handclapping). Mozaico Flamenco loves this art form because the group is “lean and mean” and the cuadro is a constant interplay of communication and emotional exchange between artists, offering spontaneity, energy, excitement and surprise! Flamenco performed this way is always a unique, one-time-only experience!