Vancouver International Flamenco Festival: Soulfulness

Flamenco Rosario & Guests (Vancouver/Montreal/Mexico/Spain)

Soulfulness in essence, is about living with a deep sense of purpose, meaning and connection, both within oneself and with the world around. It is about living with emotional depth, truth, and genuine expression of one’s inner self ~ Rosario Ancer.

 Inspired by our past, we are encouraged by the possibilities of the future.
An evening of ensemble pieces and solos, both traditional and contemporary flamenco works by Flamenco Rosario dancers and international guest artists. 

 Flamenco Rosario was founded in 1989 by Artistic Director Rosario Ancer and Musical Director Victor Kolstee. With its Flamenco Festival, mainstage performances, and Professional Training Program, Flamenco Rosario takes pride in creating a platform for Flamenco and young flamenco dancers to flourish in the city of Vancouver. The company is graced by local talent and guest artists of the highest caliber from around the globe. The company toured its award-winning production Mis Hermanas in Mexico in 2010, for which Artistic Director Rosario Ancer was awarded the Isadora Award for Excellence in Choreography; she was also honored with The Mayor’s Arts Award 2012 in Dance, and was inducted in the 2020 Dance Collection Danse Hall of Fame.

 Flamenco Rosario is known for its spirited, fiery, creative and original performances and collaborations. The company continues to honor both the rich flamenco tradition and to produce presentations, which stretch the boundaries and evolution of the art form.

 Steeped in tradition, driven by passion, and always growing younger ~ Gracias Vancouver for 35 years of passion and dedication!

 

Company Dancers

Yurie Kaneko

Katia Flores

Charo Tsai (Chien-Ai Tsai)

Jessica Oryall

 

 

International Guests

Macarena López

Pilar Fernández 

José ‘El Cachito’ Díaz - Cantaor

 

 

Caroline Planté - Guitarist

Davide Sampaolo - Percussionist