Mozaico Flamenco presents "Fiesta en la Cueva"

Mozaico Flamenco presents "Fiesta en la Cueva" is an electrifying event that will transport you to the heart of Spain through the art of flamenco. Join us at the Anne MacDonald Studio at Presentation House Theatre for a night filled with passionate performances by "Los Mozaicos" flamenco dance soloists with guest guitarist from Montreal, Nazir Salameh "El Sirio", and Vancouver singer/dancer, Maria Avila. Cameo by bailaora Kasandra "La China" with singer "La Sirena. Get ready for rhythmic music and vibrant dance solos celebrating the spectrum of human emotion from deep profound flamenco puro to cante chico. Immerse yourself in our amazing flamenco cave with surround sound and enjoy the rich authentic expression of our artists through the art of flamenco!

This show is 2 sets, first set starting 7pm. We perform traditional cuadro flamenco featuring flamenco dances including the joyful Alegrias & Guajiras and contrast with more serious profound forms, Bamberas, Farruca, Soleares. Enjoy!

Guest Guitarist Nazir Salameh "El Sirio" biography

Nazir is a Syrian flamenco guitarist and composer based in Montreal. He has studied with leading figures such as Diego del Morao and in 2024, he shared the stage with master guitarist Antonio Rey. El sirio brings to life a flamenco that is intimate, expressive and alive. He has a personal sound that honours traditional while speaking his own voice.

Guest Singer Maria Avila biography

Maria Avila has established herself as an independent choreographer, dancer, singer and teacher. Recent achievements include being the recipient of the 2021 Vancouver International Dance Festival Choreographic Award, completing a MFA in dance at York University and receiving professional development grants to study flamenco in Madrid and Sevilla Spain.

Cuadro

Kasandra "La China", artistic director

Nazir Salameh "El Sirio", guest guitarist (Montreal)

Maria Avila, guest singer

Cyrena "La Sirena", palmas, singer

Los Mozaicos Dancers

Cynthia Shippam-Brett, Guajiras

Dinara Nussipakynova, Alegrias

Kara "La Picante", Farruca

Robin Rattlesnake, Solea

Kasandra "La China", Bamberas

This event is part of the Fiesta Program where dancers learn the intimate art of flamenco, the spontaneity & intricacies working with live musicians, and supporting the group with palmas and jaleo.

More information

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Info: First set starts 7pm. Intermission 15 minutes. Second set starts at 8:15pm.

Host or Publisher Mozaico Flamenco