The Israeli flamenco band
The leading flamenco repertoire dance company in Israel was founded in 1997 by Michal Nathan, the company's artistic and choreographic director. The band operates within the framework of the Association for the Promotion of Flamenco Culture in Israel (RA) and is supported by the Ministry of Culture and Sports and the Tel Aviv Municipality.
The band appeals to all strata of the population and all ages and exposes the Israeli audience to the flamenco culture.
The uniqueness of the company is the artistic line that integrates in the creative process artists from various fields: musicians who co-create dance and original music, dancers from different dance fields, singers, plastic artists, actors and theater directors, create flamenco theater and more, while creating a modern and unique style of movement and creating different, original and extensive interpretations of the world of flamenco. The company is highly regarded in Israel and around the world for its unique style and repertoire and for its involvement in multicultural and educational projects.
ללהקה עשרים ושמונה הפקות רפרטואריות מלאות:
בעלות Baalot – אופרת פלמנקו שמחייה את המיתולוגיה הכנענית הקדומה.
הנסיך הקטן – הצגת מחול ייחודית, מלאת הומור ודמיון שתזכיר למבוגרים שבינינו שלפעמים, ילדים יודעים יותר טוב מכולם..
The Flamenco Show – הפלמנקו לובש "חליפה" עכשווית, בת ימינו – יוצא מתוך המסורת ועדיין רוחש לה הרבה כבוד
Vitrage – a call for original work. Six different and varied works of the next generation.
Flamencollage – fine traditional flamenco alongside bold personal interpretation.
Luna y Media – a re-creation that breaks the boundaries of the flamenco world, with an innovative musical concept and a different design of the stage space.
ALBA–Premiere! Based on The House of Bernarda Alba by Federico García Lorca. A drama of women in Spain of the beginning of the 20th century.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame – a dance-theater performance inspired by the story The Hunchback of Notre Dame in collaboration with the National Theater for Children and Youth.
Classico Espanyol – an evening devoted entirely to classical works by Spanish composers. A combination of Spanish folklore, flamenco and classical ballet. In addition, a special version in collaboration with the Beer-Sheva Sinfonietta Orchestra.
UNODUETRIO – an intimate evening consisting of trios, duets and solos.
KIMICA–Chemistry. It is the foundation of trust, the bond between dancers-musicians-audiences. Sweeping flamenco show with live music.
The last night in Toledo - a fascinating and moving dance theater about the expulsion from Spain.
Armonia – collaboration with guitarist Yehiel Hasson. A meeting point between musical worlds
AguaDulce– A journey of Spanish roots in Latin America.
QUINCE – Piece number 15 of the band. Different and bold interpretations of the flamenco dance.
The Cat in the Magic Boots – a colorful new adaptation of the fairy tale "The Cat in Boots" in collaboration with the National Theater for Children and Youth.
Don Quixote – Co-production Israel-Spain with dancer Jose Moro. An adaptation of Cervantes' famous book.
Pavo Real– original production. Israel-Spain cooperation in a multi-participant show. An original story about love, jealousy, power struggles and passions, set in a lively dance club in the 1930s.
OTROSSeven leading choreographers from Spain and Israel create for the Israeli flamenco troupe
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – an original adaptation of the well-known children's fairy tale. A special, colorful and magical theater-flamenco show.
Con el Tiempo – A journey into the world of flamenco. Original works that were created over the years of work in the field of flamenco.
David and Batsheva – Flamenco Drama – A personal and artistic interpretation of one of the most complex and exciting passages in the Bible, a creative, dramatic, colorful and multi-participant production.
The lady with the camellias – co-production Israel-Spain. An original production of one of the greatest love stories of all time.
Cuatro Caminos-Flamenco in four systems. Original choreographies for traditional styles of the flamenco world
Espejo – A magical dialogue between flamenco and other artistic worlds.
Carmen – Flamenco Theater. An original adaptation of the story, presenting an optimistic version that calls for an end to violence between human beings.
Mi Alma "breathed" in Spanish, folding the flamenco experience to the fullest. Original and authentic show.
The magical fan - an experiential and imaginative musical encounter about the world of flamenco, intended for the children of the junior high school
In June 2017, the band participated in a festival in Copenhagen, Denmark, with the production "Uncle and Batsheva - Flamenco Drama"
In July-August 2016, the band participated in two leading festivals in Japan.
In September 2009, the band participated in a festival in Budapest, Hungary.
In February 2009 and March 2006, the band participated in the Sarajevo Winter Festival in Bosnia.
In October 2003, 2005 and 2015, the band participated in an international festival HIGH FESTIN ARMENIA.
In June 2004, the company reached the finals of a prestigious choreographer competition held in Madrid