La Rosa Spanish Dance Theatre in Cape TownCape Town Flamenco Show "Celebracion Flamenco"La Rosa Spanish Dance Theatre brings you "Celebracion Flamenco" in the upcoming season at On Broadway in Cape Town after its huge success at the Oude Libertas Theatre.Swirling skirts, castanets and a passionate display of Flamenco dancing, rhythms and sounds is what audiences can look forward to in "Celebracion Flamenco". 
This dynamic dance production is directed by Carolyn Holden and also features choreography by Joaquin Ruiz, Domingo Ortega and La Truco and late Javier Cruz. Acclaimed Choreographer Carolyn Holden, well known for her creative flair, bold concepts and fresh approach features the cream of Flamenco dancers in this well presented show. This Flamenco Show's cast includes company members and professionals as well as renowned Flamenco guitarist Bienyameen, Robert Jeffery on guitar and cello, Heather Roth on flute and other great musicians and singers. La Rosa Spanish Dance Theater Performances for Celebracion FlamencoWhere? On Broadway Theatre Cape TownWhen? January 18 - 29, 2011 at 8.30pm How much? Tickets cost R95. 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.
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