News Release
Mozaico Flamenco sizzles with spicy Latin
flavours of Flamenco Heresy
In ¡°Poemas de Alegria¡±
Sunday October 16, 2005 at 8:00pm
Norman Rothstein Theatre
Ravishing costumes, breathtaking virtuosity, evocative
vocalizing, electrifying footwork,
rich, thick flamenco jazz sounds¡¦audiences are mesmerized!
Mozaico Flamenco Dance Theatre fuses the traditional
flamenco music of Peter Mole (guitar) and Paco de Leon
(singer) with the contemporary jazz sounds of Flamenco
Heresy in a flamenco dance spectacular, ¡°Poemas de Alegria¡±.
One night only, Sunday, October 16, 2005, 8:00pm at
the Norman Rothstein Theatre, the show features the
dance virtuosity and creativity of renowned Vancouver
personalities --- Oscar Nieto, Artistic Director, and
Kasandra, Choreographer & Dancer. Oscar Nieto has
been hailed as the ¡°Flamenco Fred Astaire¡±. Kasandra
has been dubbed ¡°the city's rising flamenco star¡¦one
of the finest bailaoras in Vancouver¡±. Mozaico Flamenco¡¯s
five member dance company will be joined by special
guest dancer from California, Pablo Pizano, a master
technician of flamenco footwork.
¡°¡¦one of the most original and captivating
artistic groups to appear in Canada for years!¡±
Established in 1983, the band Flamenco Heresy broke
new ground in the world of flamenco and Latin music
by combining a unique blend of flamenco and Latin rhythms,
¡°Flamenco Heresy is MARVELOUS!¡±, according to George
Christie of The Hollywood Reporter. Flamenco Heresy
is comprised of Vancouver¡¯s most sought after jazz musicians
including Lou Mastroianni (keyboard), Jack Duncan (percussion),
Brent Gubbels (electric bass) and Phil Belanger (percussion).
Coupled with the unique dancing and singing talents
of Oscar Nieto, their music is hot and spicy and full
of life.
Ticketmaster: Tickets are $32 adults or $28 seniors/students.
To buy tickets, call Ticketmaster at 604-280-4444 or
visit www.ticketmaster.ca. Also available at Ticketmaster
Outlets.
FEATURING:
Oscar Nieto, Artistic Director,
Soloist Kasandra, Producer, Choreographer, Dancer
Pablo Pizano, Special Guest Dancer
Peter Mole, Flamenco Guitar
Paco de Leon, Flamenco Singer
Cyrena Huang, Flamenco Cello
Brent Gubbels, Electric Bass
Jack Duncan, Percussion
Lou Mastroianni, Keyboard
Phil Belanger, Percussion
Andrea Williams, Dancer
Grace de la Cruz, Dancer
Michelle Harding, Dancer
Monica Perez-Laurin, Dancer
Shyiang Strong, Dancer
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