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Born of passion and desire, Noche Flamenca was founded in Madrid in 1993 by artistic director MartÃn Santangelo and his wife Soledad Barrio. Through years of persistence, hard work and love, Noche Flamenca has developed into one of Spain's most successful flamenco companies. Since its beginning, Noche Flamenca's goal has been to maintain the essence, purity and integrity of one of the world's most complex and mysterious art forms without the use of tricks or gimmicks.The company relies on the high standards of its artists as well as their profound understanding of flamenco. All aspects of flamenco; dance, song and music, are interrelated and given equal weight in Noche Flamenca, creating a true communal spirit within the company, which is the very heart and soul of flamenco.
In the past few seasons they have debuted in Buenos Aires, Chile, Cairo, Denver, Seattle, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Miami and Hawaii. The company toured Australia and New Zealand for six weeks performing to great acclaim in every major city. Noche has performed at the Hollywod Bowl, The Ravinia Festival, Wolf Trap Festival, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Florida International Festival, An Appalachian Summer Festival and with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. They also performed a two-week run at the Zellerbach Playhouse in Berkeley and perform regularly in South America. The company's New York runs, whether at the Public Theater, the Connelly Theater, Joe's Pub or the New Victory Theater, Lortel Theater or Theater 80, are always a smash For the New York performances in 2003 the company received the Lucille Lortel Award for Special Theatrical Experience. Performances in the season ahead include among others debuts in Cordoba, Lugo, Santiago, Atlanta, Charlotte, St. Louis and Chicago and return engagements in Boston, Denver, Berkeley and Montreal.
Noche Flamenca's vitality, energy and passion have won accolades around the world, with raves and standing ovations in Egypt, United States, Canada, Australia, Portugal and Spain. Because the company's core group of artists have devoted years to its goal, Noche Flamenca has continually delved deeper and deeper in its quest for a profound art.
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