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Valentine’s 2021 by Maria osende Flamenco Co.
The Golden Age of Flamenco


Upcoming events:

  • Roland Grant in Concertat the Carleton, November 13 Sold out!

  • World Flamenco Day, Monday, November 16 - Dance with us!

  • New 6-week Flamenco Courses start this upcoming Monday, November 16

WORLD FLAMENCO DAY, NOVEMBER 16

On November 16th, join us for a fun and easy-to-follow intro to flamenco dance. Dress up or have your camera off, both work for us! Join our artistic director, Maria Osende for a 1/2 hour flamenco inspired dance session. Easy to follow, low-impact exercise suitable for all ages in celebration of WORLD FLAMENCO DAY from the comfort of your home. 

Dance on Flamenco Day (free zoom class with Maria)

The Golden Age of Flamenco


When did flamenco become well known outside of Spain?

While flamenco (Spanish Dance) was a staple  form of entertainment in Southern Spain, it wasn’t until  the 1800’s that flamenco was shared with the rest of the world and recognized as a unique art form. 

The “Golden Age” of Flamenco occurred between 1850 - 1910.  Until then this form of entertainment existed only within the local communities in Andalusia (South of Spain). As wealthy people began to travel within Europe and abroad, they were enchanted by this art form. It was completely different to what the general population saw at home. Spanish merchants in Seville saw the opportunity to benefit from its appeal to foreigners, and so the first “Cafés Cantantes” were created (they were similar to  British music halls ). These venues featured flamenco performers and became extremely popular with tourists who spread the word. Below a picutre of a Café Cantante in Seville.

References used;
A History of Flamenco in Andalusia Spain - Explore La Tierra
Flamenco Nation by Sadie Holguin, published by The University of Wisconsin Press 2019
!Flamenco! Published by Thames & Hudson 2000 

Portrait of Amparo Álvarez Rodríguez, La Campanera, a popular and innovative dancer who had a great influence on flamenco dance between1840 and 1870. Artist unkno
Flamenco Online and in-person Classes New Courses start this Monday

Our partner school, Flamenco Dance School Maria Osende starts a new 6-week session with various options for online and unperson classes at all levels with social discounts for new students.
 

Special Promo NEW25
New students get $25% off all courses. 

View Online classes
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We are excited to announce the Maria Osende Flamenco Company will perform on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Alderney Landing Theatre. We truly can’t wait to be back on stage again. This performance will be the first one since or our Last Flamenco Valentine show at the Maritime Conservatory earlier this year.

Details coming soon!

Friday, November 13, 8 pm Roland Grant at the Carleton 

Halifax guitar, 
Roland Grant, makes his Carleton début on Friday, November 13th. Tickets are sold out, but we will keep you posted on upcoming performances.
 
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