MIAMI.- The company of La Rosa Flamenco Ballet presents Flamenco Alley, a production directed by the choreographer and artistic director of Ilisa Rosal and which aims to project through the music, the danza and singing an energy that only flamenco can transmit.
Rosal, who is also the company founderexplained to DIARIO LAS AMÉRICAS that the production is not new, but that year after year it is adapted to incorporate new trends in this art, maintaining its traditional value, but also adding contemporary models.
“It really takes several years, it is material that has been produced and more material is being added to the same pieces and has a new perspective. It is a matter of focusing on each artist the strongest they have to put it in the structure of the show,” she commented.
Likewise, the soloist also pointed out that in each show the artists can vary, despite the fact that there are not many who work directly with the company.
“Each artist develops art in his own way. Flamenco is interesting because all dancers are soloists in flamenco, they dance in a tablao and the art is developed as a soloist and then they are a group of soloists dancing together. “Everyone puts their vision and form adapted to the choreographer’s presentation.”
Likewise, he specifically states that one of the most beautiful things that, in his opinion, flamenco has is the coordination and bond between musicians and dancers.
“The art of flamenco always develops with each artist. Live music is essential because if there is no live music it is not flamenco. There must be a collaboration of music and dance, and there is always an improvisation between the musician and the dancer. That is why it is so beautiful, there is an interaction and creativity that goes beyond most dance forms.”
Connection of artists and the public
Pilar Fernández, dancer of the company and member of the team that performs at Callejón Flamenco, addressed her excitement about this performance and explained what her preparation is like to give her best on stage.
“As a company we have been doing this for three months now; But I have been in the company for three years, therefore all the work that has been taking place in this time is a faster process because I already know the style of Ballet Flamenco La Rosa, which is very particular. But it is a work that has matured over all these years. And on the part of the direction it is a longer job, because from the moment the idea of the presentation begins is when the entire choreography is visualized,” he stated.
Fernández also highlighted the importance of knowing his colleagues, as this allows them to strengthen affinity and project that connection during the presentation, which also makes the show unique.
“There is always an exchange between different artists. Although they are almost always the same, the company has different singers, guitarists, dancers, to adhere to the idea of each show. Each show has a unique identity, since there is an exchange between those of us who are present. That creates another environment, another sensation, another transmission of energy. I think that is the most valuable thing, in addition to always being in constant development, despite the fact that this company adheres to the tradition of flamenco and its origins, without letting go of its development. We add modern and current elements, but at the same time very close to traditional dance and what pure flamenco represents.”
For his part, singer Cachito asserts that his preparation process always represents a challenge. “Different forms are required for each of the assemblies, therefore it requires us to be one hundred percent involved in the process,” he added.
Regarding the value that stands out at Callejón Flamenco, he stated that everything lies in the confluence of styles.
“For me, the diversity of styles included in the show is very obvious, in addition to the great ensemble work of the corps de ballet, it is part of the personal seal that characterizes ballet flamenco la rosa, but I think that on this occasion it is very accomplished.”
He stated that going on stage and being able to connect with the public is a process that fills him with satisfaction.
“I just feel fulfilled. On stage you can tell a lot of things that cannot be told any other way, the only way is to be there and let them come out. I hope that the public enjoys the show in the same way that we are going to enjoy it, also that they give in to their emotions and get their oleeee out from the most sincere part of their being.”
The presentation
Flamenco Alley will be presented on Sunday, May 26 at the Koubek Center at 3:00 pm.
Ilisa Rosal celebrates that there are spaces where people can connect with this art that, although born in Spain, is a mix of cultures that enliven the emotions of Hispanic and non-Hispanic people.
“Flamenco is universal, it was born in Spain but from a mixture of cultures. Everyone is going to feel something in flamenco because it has many emotions, it is based on percussion and everyone feels something because that sound evokes the heartbeat. Flamenco is based on emotions. Hispanic Americans feel them as part of their culture and it is true, but someone who is not Hispanic can also feel it, and apart from that commercial flamenco has always been about a few rhythms that are more famous, but in a theater show there are more “sticks, more rhythms, more songs.”
He reiterated that being able to attend the presentation is: “an opportunity to see flamenco taken to another level.”
Tickets are on sale on the company’s official website www.balletflamencolarosa.com.
