Fuego Flamenco Festival Ignites GALA Theatre
GALA continues its 51st season with the 22nd edition of its annual international Fuego Flamenco Festival from November 5 through November 22. Renowned for presenting stellar artists in an intimate tablao setting, the festival celebrates flamenco as a universal art form that champions both tradition and innovation, fiery zapateo, and raw passion. This year's festival brings to the nation's capital a mix of traditional and contemporary flamenco through a variety of shows that celebrate both individual and group artistry.
The festival opens November 5 through November 8 with the DC premiere of La velada, presented in collaboration with Spain Flamenco Arts and created, choreographed, and performed by the mesmerizing Marta Galvez from Spain. Galvez is accompanied by renowned flamenco singers and musicians. In this show, tradition meets a contemporary vision to celebrate the journey, legacy, and love of those who danced before, carrying memories of heritage, resilience, and belonging.
The raw passion continues November 13 through November 15 with the world premiere of Entre dos sombras by Flamenco Aparicio Dance Company, a new contemporary dance masterpiece about intensity, hope, love, and the miracle of being alive that pays homage to three artists Washington's creative community lost this year: pillars of DC's Flamenco world Ana Martínez and Paco de Malaga, and Salvadoran photographer Muriel Hasbun.
The festival closes with the DC premiere of Danzas solemnes, created, choreographed, and performed by the icon of Spanish Escuela Bolera Cristina Cazorla, and presented in collaboration with Torito Artists. Cazorla is joined on stage by traditional Spanish dance and Flamenco performers. This new work takes us to the roots of Flamenco from different places in Spain, featuring classic and iconic music by Claude Debussy, Ruperto Chapí, Joaquín Rodrigo, Joaquín Turina, Antón García Abril, Gaspar Sanz, and Luis de Briceño. The show will be presented November 20 through November 22.