La Rosa Spanish Dance Theatre in Cape TownCape Town Flamenco Show "Viaje Flamenco"
La Rosa Spanish Dance Theatre brings you "Viaje Flamenco" (Flamenco Journey) in the upcoming season at the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town. Swirling skirts, castanets and a passionate display of Flamenco dancing, rhythms and sounds is what audiences can look forward to in "Viaje Flamenco". This dynamic dance production is directed by Carolyn Holden and Geoffrey Hyland in collaboration with the Vadhini Indian Arts Academy and explores the broad spectrum of Flamenco History in the Iberian, Arabic, African, Sephardic and Indian elements in music, song and dance. 
This Flamenco show which was first presented in 1997 is now directed by award-winning Geoffrey Hyland and co-director and choreograph Carolyn Holden, well known for her creative flair, bold concepts and fresh approach. The production also features choreography by the Madrid-based choreographers Joaquin Ruiz and La Truco and is supported by singer Jose Salinas.
This Flamenco Show's cast includes company members Lisa Ventura, Ndumiso Tafeni, Zethu Mtati, Beth Shapiro, Alejandra Parolis, Kim Pretorius, Loreán Swartz, Luvuyo Simandla, Nicole Kleinhans; trainees Paballo Nhlapo, Mkhiwa Botya, Thandlowethu Sam and Deidre Jantjies as well as Youth Ensemble members Buhle Qinga and Kevin Sakhayi. World-music is the inspiration behind the nine-piece on-stage band, consisting of Bienyameen and Al Faried on Flamenco guitar, Robert Davids on Cajon, Robert Jeffery on guitar and cello, Max Starcke on saxophone, Ronan Skillen on Tabla and Darabukha and Loren Swartz and Nicole Holm Henderson as vocalists.
La Rosa Spanish Dance Theater Performances for Viaja FlamencoWhere? Artscape Theatre Cape TownWhen? February 17-21, 2010 at 8.15pm with additional matinees on February 20 and 21, 2010 How much? Tickets cost from R95 - R125 with discounts for students and seniors. Tickets through Computicket or 021-421 7695 Who is La Rosa Spanish Dance Theatre?La Rosa, under the artistic direction of Carolyn Holden, was established in February 1990 in order to provide a platform for local dancers to gain regular opportunities to perform in a professional environment.Presenting productions on a two-yearly basis initially, the company now performs at least two seasons annually, also participating in Arts Festivals across the country and choreographic platforms. Holden has been amongst the nominees for Best Choreographer of a Contemporary Piece at the FNB Vita's Dance Umbrella in 1995, 1997, 1998 and she won the award for Best Choreography for the 1999/2000 year for "Flamenco en curso".
Spanish Dance TrainingLa Rosa 's three year Vocational Training Programme focuses on the tuition of flamenco, with the additional benefit of exposure to a number of dance and theatre disciplines. It includes exposure to various aspects of arts administration, equipping graduates with the tools to become professional arts practitioners.This Cape Town Dance School has also been involved in development initiatives since 1997 focusing on making flamenco dance accessible to the youth, developing the artistic and technical skills of potential professionals as well as audiences across the broader socio-economic spectrum. This new season marks La Rosa's 20th anniversary and second season since moving into their new premises in Buchanan Square in Woodstock last year. Their premises are now complete with three studios, administrative offices and a Resource Centre. La Rosa Spanish Dance Theatre is supported by the National Lotteries Distribution Trust Fund, the National Arts Council, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sports, the Grandwest Cape Cultural and Heritage Trust, the Cape Tercentenary Foundation, the Nussbaum Foundation, and the Schock Foundation.
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