The Vancouver International Flamenco Festival announces its spellbinding 2018 lineup of local and international flamenco artists, September 21 – 29, 2018 with free workshops and ticketed performances at various Vancouver venues.
The 2018 Festival proudly presents the Canadian debut of Spain’s Sara Calero Company in Petisa Loca at the Vancouver Playhouse on September 22. Sara Calero is one of the main current references in the renewal of both Spanish and flamenco dance. The company’s piece shares the diaspora diaries of a woman and all women as thousands of Spaniards were forced to emigrate between Europe and America in the mid-twentieth century. An emotive work, Petisa Loca asks the question: "Is there a place for oneself?" as it works through issues of fear, hope, uncertainty, and displacement in a new, unfamiliar world. Petisa Loca features dancer/choreographer Sara Calero, singer Loreto Arnaiz, guitarist José Almarcha, and the electronic music of The Lab (José Corredera and Miguel Lázaro).
Music is at the forefront in this exciting event La Musica del Flamenco hosted by guitarist Victor Kolstee and featuring Sara Calero Company Artists (Vancouver/Spain). “We return for the 28th season with a passionate and fiery lineup of some of the most innovative and revered flamenco artists of our time,” says Rosario Ancer, Artistic Director and Founder, Vancouver International Flamenco Festival. “Furthering our legacy of exposing audiences to premiere traditional & contemporary flamenco, we proudly present Spain’s Sara Calero Company as the festival’s headline event.”
Festival at a Glance - September 21-29
Pop-Up Performances
Various Locations
Friday, September 21, 1PM
Free Flamenco Class for Seniors
Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre, Room B 181
Roundhouse Mews
Friday, September 21, 7PM
Public Forum with Margaret Jova and Moderator Kaija Pepper
Scotiabank Dance Centre – Marcuse Studio
677 Davie Street
Saturday, September 22, 11AM
Flamenco For Children
Granville Island Picnic Pavilion
267 Old Bridge Walk
Saturday, September 22, 1PM-6PM
Picnic Pavilion – Aficionado Stage
Granville Island Picnic Pavilion
267 Old Bridge Walk
Saturday, September 22, 2PM
Free Flamenco Class
Scotiabank Dance Centre – Zagar Studio
677 Davie Street
Saturday, September 22, 8PM
“Petisa Loca” by Sara Calero Company (Spain)
Vancouver Playhouse
600 Hamilton Street
Sunday, September 23, 12PM
Artistic Creative Residency Open Studio Showing
Scotiabank Dance Centre – Zagar Studio
677 Davie Street
Sunday, September 23, 1:00-4:00PM
Sara Calero Flamenco Workshops - All levels
Beginner: 1:00 – 2:00 PM (1 hr.)
Intermediate: 2:00 – 3:00 PM (1 hr.)
Advanced: 3:00 – 4:00PM (1 hr.)
Scotiabank Dance Centre – Marcuse Studio
677 Davie Street
Sunday, September 23, 8PM
La Musica Del Flamenco
Hosted by Victor Kolstee featuring the talented musicians of Sara Calero Company from Madrid, Spain
The former Centro Flamenco Studio
#102-2083 Alma Street
Monday, September 24, 7PM
“Understanding Flamenco”
Lecture and demonstration by Flamenco Rosario
Vancouver Public Library Central Branch
360 West Georgia Street
Wednesday, September 26, 8PM
Kasandra Flamenco Ensemble (Vancouver)
Annex
823 Seymour Street
Thursday, September 27, 8PM
"Los Labios del Lobo" by Monique Salez & the Dream Cab (Victoria)
Annex
823 Seymour Street
Friday, September 28, 8PM
La Azulita Ensemble (Halifax)
Annex
823 Seymour Street
Saturday, September 29, 8PM
Flamenco Rosario (Vancouver)
Annex
823 Seymour Street
Visit the festival website for more info: http://www.vancouverflamencofestival.org/