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Born of passion and desire, Noche
Flamenca was founded in Madrid in 1993
by artistic director Martin Santangelo
and his wife Soledad Barrio. Through
years of persistence and love for
flamenco, Noche Flamenca has developed
into one of Spain's most successful
flamenco companies. Since its
beginning, Noche Flamenca's goal has
been to maintain the essence, purity
and integrity of one of the world's
most complex and mysterious art forms
without the use of tricks or gimmicks.
The company relies on the high
standards of its artists as well as
their profound understanding of
flamenco. All aspects of flamenco
(dance, song and music) are
interrelated and given equal weight in
Noche Flamenca, creating a true
communal spirit within the company,
which is the very heart and soul of
flamenco.
The company regularly performs to sell
out crowds in Spain, Argentina,
Australia, Canada and the U.S. In the
past few seasons they have debuted in
Argentina, Australia, Eygypt, Canada
and the U.S. They return to Australia
in August 2004. The company's New York
runs, whether at the Lucille Lortel
Theatre, Joe's Pub or the New Victory
Theater are always a smash and in fall
2004 they take up residence for five
weeks at the newly restored Lucille
Lortel Theater.
Noche Flamenca's vitality, energy and
passion have won accolades around the
world. Because the company's core group
of artists have devoted years to its
goal, Noche Flamenca has continually
delved deeper and deeper in its quest
for a profound art.
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