Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre Presents: REUNIÓN-Decameron on June 28th

Name: Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre Presents: REUNIÓN-Decameron on June 28th
Start: 2024-06-28T19:30:00-05:00
Location: The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University

Schedule

Fri Jun 28 2024 at 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University | Saint Paul, MN

Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre's upcoming production REUNIÓN-Decameron is exactly that—an extraordinary reunion, in which Zorongo will reunite a cast of internationally acclaimed flamenco dancers, choreographers, and musicians in an unforgettable celebration of creativity and resilience.
REUNIÓN-Decameron has its origins in a work conceived by Zorongo Artistic Director, Susana di Palma, four years ago during the height of COVID isolation. Inspired by Giovanni Boccaccio’s Black Death-era novel “Decameron,” di Palma virtually brought together a group of world-renowned artists for Decameron 20:20. Now, four years later, Zorongo reunites these artists in person for the first time here to bring their artistry, talents, and creativity to Twin Cities audiences for an unparalleled experience.

Dates: June 28th & 29th
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University
Tickets: Tickets $37 general admission/$20 students
[Tickets are available through The O’Shaughnessy ticket office by calling 651-690-6700, clicking the ticket link in this event, or in person at 2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN.]
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Special Guest Artists:
The cast of REUNIÓN-Decameron includes guitarist and composer José Luis de la Paz (recognized as one of the best flamenco guitarists of his generation), and renowned dancers/ choreographers Fanny Ara, Emilio Ochando, Isaac Tovar, and Susana di Palma. Adding to the vibrant energy of the show, guest flamenco singer and percussionist Francisco “Yiyi” Orozco will deliver a passionate and invigorating performance.
Highlighting the innovation spurred by the pandemic, Fanny Ara virtually choreographed a new piece, “Les Dames en Bleu,” to be premiered by the Zorongo Ensemble (Amanda Dlouhy, Deborah Elias, Rachel Holmes Fargione, Laura Horn, Angela Rancone, Molly Stoltz). The performance will also feature multimedia elements, with video artist Jim Peitzman incorporating footage from the original Decameron 20:20 project, blending past and present to create a rich, immersive experience, along with lighting design by Mike Grogan.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.