A journey to the roots of Spanish dance: past – present – future

Suzanne Dellal Centre, Yerushalmi Hall
Thursday, 20:30

Spanish dance, for most of us, is associated with the exciting flamenco dance of the senses, when in fact there are plenty of Spanish dance styles, varied and rich.

We are happy to invite you to a series of myth-breaking lectures with flamenco dancer and choreographer Michal Natan. Together we will embark on an introductory journey to the diverse and rich culture and the abundance of styles of Spanish dance – from folklore from the various provinces of Spain to contemporary modern flamenco, including the surprising directions of development for the future and the conservation trends on the other hand.

The lecture series is a special opportunity for an in-depth understanding of Spanish dance culture and will be accompanied by explanations and demonstrations. Michal Natan, a senior flamenco dancer in Israel, has lived, experienced and researched the culture of Spanish dance for many years and is an inexhaustible source of knowledge.

The sessions will be accompanied by the Israeli flamenco band in dance pieces in addition to guest artists and other content experts.

30.1.2020 – First encounter: flamenco was not created out of nothing
An opening session, in which the four styles of Spanish dance will be presented: folklore, esquale bullera, flamenco and the classico Espanyol.

20.2.2020 – Second meeting: Spanish folklore and the Asquale Bullera
Elaboration of the folk dances from the various provinces of Spain. On the connection between dance and culture, history and geographical location and on the baroque Asquale Bullera style.
Guests: Gidi Meir: Harpsichord player. Guest dancers: Noam Raz, Eliana Arma (choreography: Sylvia Duran)

19.3.2020 – Third session: Flamenco cries out the soul sizzles
The essence of flamenco. A meeting and discussion between flamenco artists – the 'Holy Trinity' – dancer – singer – guitarist.
Guests: Ilai Burla: Guitar.  Shuki Shweiki: Singing.

23.4.2020 – Fourth meeting: The Classico Espanyol
Distinguished from classical ballet, merges with flamenco, but is not identical to it.
From the works of the composers Manuel de Falla, Albaniz, Granados and others.

21.5.2020 – Fifth session: "Recalculating the route"
Review of the trends in the development of flamenco in dance and music
'Flamenco where to? – Preservation versus innovation' – a panel featuring Eran Hurvitz (bass player), Mazal Tsafri (a veteran Episionda, lecturer and researcher of flamenco and ethnic music) and Michal Natan.
Lecturer and facilitator: Dr. Idit Suslik – researcher and lecturer of dance specializing in flamenco.

To purchase tickets:
Suzanne Dellal Centre – 03-5105656
www.sdc.org.il

Special price for buyers for the entire series.