October 2005

Al Mozaico Flamenco DANCE PERFORMANCE

 

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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