Flamenco Express
Type of work
Flamenco
Company policy
Original, pure, modern flamenco by as many artists as possible. Wide range of innovative workshops.
Review extracts
“Delighted the audience, who rewarded them with rapturous applause and encores.” Dance Europe 1998
“This feisty flamenco company deliver the finest in flamenco, plus sizzling soloist La Joaquina” Time Out
“..utterly riveting variations of firecracker beats, tumultuous fervour ..indelible gracefulness.” The Stage 1999
“An unforgettable evening” Anglo Spanish Journal 2000
“This is a fiery ensemble production where every spark of personality is kept alight and creative diversity is given the space to breathe but remain faithful to flamenco’s roots” King’s Lynn News 2004
“What was surprising, however, was the sheer power and energy displayed by the dancers during this vibrant celebration of Spanish culture. Forget the sterile, regimented flamenco so often served up to tourists: this was the real thing, and to say that it packed a punch is an understatement.” South Wales Evening Post 2003
“Gemma de La Cruz was mesmerizing, with her Spanish charm and graceful moves, displaying the passions of the human spirit with enthuisiastic vigour.” Bristol Evening Post 2000
“Flamenco Express transported the audience to an imaginary Spanish haven during a musical journey laced with passion, grace and immense artistry. The cold, grey and windy weather outside seemed a million miles away.” Harlow Star 2001
Production highlights
Theatre Royal Bath
Hackney Empire with La Tati
Belgrade Theatre Coventry
Headline Romani Roots Festival
Curve, Leicester
Bonnie Bird Theatre, LABAN
Buxton Opera House
Cork Opera House
Permanent staff
Rob Kenyon – Secretary
La Joaquina – Director and Soloist
Chris Clavo – Musical Director and Guitarist
Current dancers
La Joaquina. Jesus Moreno. Gemma de la Cruz. Titi Flores.
Size of company
Medium scale
Contact
Email: rob@flamencoexpress.co.uk
Tel: 020 7732 8493
www.flamencoexpress.co.uk