Ballet Flamenco José Porcel
The sensual and fiery emotions of flamenco is said to have started with songs and dances that recall the hopes and sorrows of Gypsies.
Over the centuries flamenco has evolved from folk dancing to a form of passionate performance art.
Ballet Flamenco José Porcel, from Spain, will perform a combination of traditional and modern flamenco works, which combine influences from Gypsy, Arabic, Jewish and Indian cultures.
Principal dancer José Porcel, has performed with some of the world’s greatest flamenco dancers.
Ballet Flamenco Jose Porcel
The Center for the Arts at George Mason University
4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030 (map it)
Dates and Times – Friday and Saturday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2008, 8:00 p.m.
Tickets – $22.00, 36.00, $44.00. Call the box office at 703-993-2787 or use the online order form.
Parking – Paid parking is available on the Visitor Parking Deck, located directly adjacent to the Concert Hall. Free parking is available in Lot K, across the pond from the Concert Hall.
Nearest Metro subway station – Vienna/GMU station – Orange line, then a 20-30 minute cab/bus ride.
Image: Flickr dancer _______________________________________________
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