A dancer in a long red dress stands alone in the darkness, facing away from the audience. A keening voice rings out and the dancer’s arms flutter slightly, as if awakened by its mournful sound. “Eres ...
In the world of flamenco, Joaquin Cortes holds superstar status. The handsome, athletic Spaniard began his career with the Spanish National Ballet and then formed his own flamenco group — one of the ...
*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Kristina Martinez waves a red shawl back and forth as she dances around the stage. Her hands cut through the air, whipping the ...
Olga Pericet’s “La Leona” and a dance panorama by Ballet Nacional de España look to the past, with an eye to recovery and invention. By Marina Harss For Olga Pericet, flamenco is an invitation: to ...