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Vancouver International Flamenco Festival 2024
Date:
September 12 – 22, 2024
Location:
Various venues in Vancouver, including Granville Island, Vancouver Playhouse, and Waterfront Theatre
Event Overview:
The Vancouver International Flamenco Festival is a premier cultural event celebrating flamenco, a traditional Spanish dance and music form with deep roots in Andalusian, Gypsy, Persian, and Sephardic cultures. Running for over 30 years, this festival brings world-renowned artists to Vancouver, showcasing the vibrant and passionate spirit of flamenco through both free and ticketed performances. The event is produced by Flamenco Rosario, a Vancouver-based dance company, and is a cornerstone of Vancouver’s cultural scene.
Featured Performers in 2024:
- Marco Flores [Spain]
- Sarah Bronsard [Montréal]
- Melón Jiménez [Spain]
- Flamencolía Dance Company [Toronto]
- Deborah “La Caramelita” [Deborah Dawson]
Ticketed Shows:
- Compañía Marco Flores
September 13–14, 8:00 PM
Venue: Vancouver Playhouse - La Música del Flamenco
September 15, 8:00 PM
Venue: St James Community Square - La Sporee/Sarah Bronsard
September 18, 8:00 PM
Venue: Waterfront Theatre - Flamencolía Dance Company
September 19, 8:00 PM
Venue: Waterfront Theatre - Lara Wong & Melón Jiménez
September 20, 8:00 PM
Venue: Waterfront Theatre
Free Shows at Granville Island Picnic Pavilion:
The free performances take place at Picnic Pavilion on Granville Island on the weekend of September 21–22.
- Saturday, September 21, 2024:
2:00 PM – Deborah “La Caramelita”
3:00 PM – Iminah Kani & Guest Artists
4:00 PM – Liat Har Lev / Lili Flamenco
5:00 PM – Flamenco Rosario - Sunday, September 22, 2024:
1:00 PM – Karen Flamenco
2:00 PM – La Luna
3:00 PM – Al Mozaico Flamenco Dance Academy
4:00 PM – Cyrena “La Sirena”
5:00 PM – Jhoely Triana
Masterclasses in 2024: The festival also offers Masterclass sessions where professional flamenco dancers provide lessons. These include:
- September 15 – Marco Flores at Scotiabank Dance Centre
- September 16 – Rosario Ancer at Waterfront Theatre (free session)
- September 17 – Carlos Lobo at Scotiabank Dance Centre
- September 21 – Deborah Dawson at Scotiabank Dance Centre
For a complete schedule and more information, visit the Vancouver International Flamenco Festival website.
Admission:
Ticket prices range from $30 to $80, depending on the performance. Free shows are available at Granville Island’s Picnic Pavilion.
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