Rebeca Ortaga

Flamenco - Silences

From the tradition and avant-garde of flamenco culture, this dance performance is theatrically woven together, accompanied by traditional flamenco musicians, and expressed through the depth of the seguiriya, the femininity of the guajira, the intensity of the farruca, and the rhythms of the jaleos and bulerías.

In a world filled with internal dialogues and an excess of noise and information, are we truly in control of our decisions? Often, we are overwhelmed by anxiety, hindering our mental calm. As a result, there arises a need to reflect on the value of silence in our society in a flamenco piece full of passion, strength, and elegance.

Prizes:
– Nominated as Best Female Dancer in Scenarios Awards of Seville, Spain.
– 3rd Prize in the Madroño 2022 Young Dance Creators.

Flamenco dancer notable for her strong expression, sense of rhythm, elegance and high level of physical and multidisciplinary abilities. Nominated in the Dancer category at the Seville Stages Awards 2024 for her recent production of flamenco roots and at the same time avant-garde SILENCES.

In her short artistic career, she has been nominated by the Embassy of Spain to represent flamenco art with her company in every corner of the world.

Highlights include Teatros del Canal (Madrid), Watford Palace Theatre (London), National Opera (Armenia), Montreux Dance Festival (Switzerland), National Theatre National Opera (Armenia), National Theatre of Performing Arts (Trinidad and Tobago).

Collaborations:
She stood out in important productions such as “A mi manera” with the flamenco company “Teatro Flamenco La Tati” and as a solo dancer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She is currently immersed in the London production of KALASETU, which fuses traditional flamenco art with classical Indian music and dance.

Her passion and versatility have established her as a leading figure in the current flamenco scene.

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