Dancer Yasmine Nicholls will be performing in Opera Australia's production of Bizet's 'Carmen' at the Sydney Opera House from
Jan 24 2008 to Mar 28 2008. See Opera Australia's website for more details.
Percussionist Adrian van Nunen recently performed with guitarist Aloysius Leeson, Studio Flamenco and other guest artists at the inaugural Adelaide International Guitar Festival.
Dancer Roshanne Wijeyeratne recently returned from training and performing in the USA and has recommenced classes in Adelaide. Contact us for class details.
Roshanne's performance with Seville guitarist Oscar Guzman at the Darwin Guitar Festival was hailed as a highlight of the festival.
"Flamenco fans packed the Darwin Entertainment Centre for the opening night concert, thrilling at Roshanne Wijeyeratne's dancing in particular" - NT News
Roshanne also performed in "Marina Tamayo presents Flamenco Tablao" with internationally acclaimed Strictly Ballroom star Antonio Vargas.
"Roshanne Wijeyaratne is one of Australia's finest young Flamenco artists seen in Australia today" - Marina Tamayo 2007
Velada Flamenco premiered "Museo del Grito" at the Adelaide Fringe Festival 2007 to packed audiences.
"The traditional dance styles could not be faulted and the choreography was
incredibly emotive [with] incredibly beautiful moments woven
throughout the poetic vignettes." - Peta Johnston, Ausdance
"A cross between Moulin Rouge, Edvard Munch's
The Scream, Kate Bush's Red Shoes, and a freak show; it's visionary and
opulent. Splendid costumes, Yasmine Nicholls' imaginative poetry, stunning
choreography by Velada Flamenco and a lively soundtrack perfectly capture the
four ghoulish, darkly sensual tales.
Bizarre, intense and
compelling... Del Grito's sheer mystical artistry can't be ignored." - Stephen Davenport, Adelaide Independent Review
"Each vignette is imbued with character and symbolism, each dancer in the collective playing out the power, the passion, the complications of women. The use of props aids in this lush production, and it is like no other show Velada have tackled. The magical narrative, conceived by Velada Flamenco member Yasmin Nicholls gives a dreamlike layer. 'Museo Del Grito' is a mesmerising show." - Narelle Walker, db Magazine
"A treat for those who delight in this most expressive of dance forms. Four accomplished dancers who not only have the moves, but the spirit as well." - Peter Burdon, Sunday Mail
"Four acts, each a gorgeous vignette accompanied by stunning dance... The (fabulous) oration and backing music lends a dark and mysterious mood to proceedings, and the dancing… oooooooooh. Oh yes, this was an absolute blinder. One of the shows of the Fringe." - Festival Freak
Museo del Grito is Velada Flamenco’s magical realist fusion of flamenco dance, music, and spoken word… a truly unique and mesmerising production! Four lives in opulent decay are portrayed by the exceptional dancers of Velada Flamenco. Acclaimed actor/director Alirio Zavarce, leads you through the four exhibits of his travelling museum.
For a 'Museo del Grito' promotional package, please contact us.