Cancion Gitana

Al-Andalus journeys through the history and the culture of the most important Flamenco cities of sothern Spain in a 75 minute spectacular which re-creates the stunning heat, the riotous colours, the joys, the tragedies and the passions of Andalucia in Dulwich Village.

Choreographed by respected Flamenco dancer & teacher Helena “La Leyenda “ ( Sadlers Wells, BBC TV, Channel 4, Duende Flamenco ) the 75 minute spectacular is an artistic creation of a multi talented international company of dancers, guitarist, singer & narrator, with principal dancer Helena, the voice & poetic skills of the multi talented Rosario Serrano (Ballet Rambert, Duende Flamenco Company) from Madrid, stylish dancer Varina Verdin, the ethereal voice of the legendary Andalucian cante jondo singer Fernando Reyes & the musical arrangements & passionate Flamenco guitar
of Tomas de Cordoba.

In a 75 minute spectacular with many costume changes, narrations & dramatic poetry in Spanish and English, slide projections & striking lighting, Cancion Gitana create a Flamenco dance theatre performance of a kind rarely seen on UK stages as they explore the origins of Flamenco among the major Andalucian Flamenco cities.