~ ARTISTIC CONCEPT ~

Women have been fundamental throughout the history of flamenco, not only as performers but also as creators and exemplars of this art form.

From the “cafés cantantes” of the 19th century to the contemporary scene, bailaoras (dancers) and cantaoras (singers) have defined styles, languages, and aesthetics, and used flamenco to express the female experience with strength and authenticity.

Through body, voice, and gesture, women found in flamenco a way to occupy public spaces and convey thoughts and emotions that were otherwise often silenced.

However, their role in flamenco history has frequently been reduced to stereotypes or even erased entirely, despite the fact that women have made huge artistic contributions to flamenco and helped cultivate and maintain the art form by sharing it amongst each other - from artist to artist or teacher to disciple.

In recent history, many contemporary artists have looked back at the role of women from a more critical and feminist perspective, questioning gender stereotypes and reaffirming their role as central and influential figures within this cultural tradition.

Inspired by key figures such as Carmen Amaya, La Niña de los Peines, La Paquera de Jerez, Matilde Coral, and Manuela Carrasco, Bailaoras pays tribute to the women who have shaped this art form.

The show evokes the atmosphere of the 19th-century cafés cantantes, the original spaces where flamenco developed as an art form. Nowadays, we can experience this same atmosphere in Spain’s flamenco tablao venues, which have developed as a natural evolution of the cafés cantantes’ intimate environment.

Bailaoras does not mimic the past, but rather builds on it, adding contemporary influences that interact with traditions to create something evocative and new.

~ STAGE EXPERIENCE ~

On stage, Lourdes Fernández and Josie Laurel move with complete freedom, using improvisation within strict flamenco codes to create a dialogue between music and dance that is spontaneous, natural, and deeply emotional.

The audience encounters a stripped-back and honest flamenco, where fierce footwork, precise movement, pause, and silence all hold equal expressive value. Close staging creates a direct and intimate connection with the audience, turning each performance into a living experience.
A vibrant quartet of musicians accompanies the two dancers.

Adrián Solá, guitarist and composer of much of the music, virtuously accompanies both dance and song, offering a precise, profound, and rhythmically rich toque.

The cante of Mónica García brings emotion, depth, and expressive force, captivating the audience from the very first note.

The violin of Fuensanta Zambrana introduces a new element to flamenco’s musical universe, adding melodic nuances and a contemporary air without losing its essence.

On percussion, Demi García Sabat sets the pulse and rhythmic flow of the performance, constantly dialoguing with the dancers’ footwork and sustaining the collective energy.

The individual talent of each musician comes together through attentive listening, compás (rhythm), and a deep respect for the traditions and secret codes of flamenco improvisation, resulting in a passionate performance that is never the same twice!

 ~ ARTISTIC CAST ~
Dance
• Lourdes Fernández
• Josie Laurel
Live Music
• Mónica García — Vocals (Cante)
• Fuensanta Zambrana — Violin
• Adrián Solá — Guitar
• Demi García Sabat — Percussion

DURATION & FORMAT
• Live flamenco dance and music performance
• 2 sets of approximately 40 minutes (can be shortened or lengthened to fit different formats)
• The show is adaptable for a variety of stage types and dimensions including theatres, tablaos and festivals

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