Vuela by Ballet Flamenco Sara Baras (Spain)

'Baras is one of the world’s great divas, a superstar who transcends genres' — Bachtrack

'A woman who can dance up not just a flamenco storm, but a hurricane' — The Guardian 

✩‧₊˚ Asian Premiere ˚₊‧✩

World-renowned Spanish flamenco diva, Sara Baras, returns with her company’s latest production Vuela for its Asian premiere. Created to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Ballet Flamenco Sara Baras, Sara took the occasion to pay tribute to the Spanish guitar virtuoso and composer Paco de Lucía (1947 - 2014), who left a revolutionary influence on flamenco music with his work.

Vuela (means "Fly" in English), was conceived from the respect, passion and love both artists shared. The choreographic journey of Vuela is composed of 15 unique pieces in four acts, each centered around the themes of wood, sea, death, and fly, creating flamenco language in motion with a strong narrative.

Celebrated for her lightning-fast footwork, intricate movements and captivating stage presence choreography, Sara Baras is the foremost exponent of flamenco dance and one of the most prestigious and recongised Spanish representatives in the performing arts international scene. She was hailed by the Bachtrack online music magazine as "a superstar who transcends genres". Baras established Ballet Flamenco Sara Baras in 1998, and has since choreographed 17 productions which toured in all five continents. Over the years, she has won multiple awards and has featured in an array of films.
 

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The running time of each performance is approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes without intermission.

Members of the audience are strongly advised to arrive punctually.  Latecomers and those who leave their seats during the performance will only be admitted and allowed to return to their seats respectively during the intermission or at a suitable break.  The presenter reserves the right to refuse admission of latecomers, or determine the time and manner of admission of latecomers. 

The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and substitute artists / instructors.

The programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

SARA BARAS

Sara Baras is the greatest exponent of flamenco dance worldwide. A choreographer, director as well as dancer, she has amassed an ardent following worldwide after more than 30 years of flooring audiences with typical Spanish intensity.

The 2003 Spanish Dance Award, 2020 British Olivier Award, 2020 Gold Medal of Merit in Fine Arts, or being the artist who has the record of most performances – more than 200 – in Paris’s Champs-Elysées theatre history, are just some of the achievements she has accomplished during her career.

Along with her own company Ballet Flamenco Sara Baras founded in 1998, she has presented 17 shows all choreographed and directed by herself. Sara Baras’s hypnotic stomping has gone down in the best theatres in the world. London’s Royal Albert Hall, Paris’s Champs-Elysées Theatre, New York City Center or Bunkamura Theatre are just some of the extensive list of theatres that have honored Sara Baras, who has always received the best reviews from the audience and press.
 

 
Guitarist: Keko Baldomero

Performed by Keko Baldomero, music director of Ballet Flamenco Sara Baras with singer May Fernández and percussionist Rafael Moreno, this recital will bring you a captivating journey of flamenco music.

Date: 7 December 2024 (Sat)

Time: 2:15pm

Venue: Lecture Hall, Sheung Wan Civic Centre

Ticket Price: $250

About the artists

Guitarist: Keko Baldomero
Keko Baldomero is currently music director and composer of the works of Sara Baras' company.  He started playing guitar at the age of 9 and has been a professional guitarist since he was 16. He has performed on numerous stages with various artists such as: José Maercé, el Junco, Javier Latorre, El Mistela, David Palomar, Israel Fernandez, Guadiana, Rubio de pruna, David de Jacoba, Moraito chico, etc. He has also collaborated and produced albums by artists such as El Barrio, Sergio Monroy, David Palomar, Juan Diego Mateo, Miguel Saez, Mariana Cornejo, Manuel Orta, Son aires de la Frontera, Ana Polanco, etc. 

Singer: May Fernández
Percussionist: Rafael Moreno

Tickets available at URBTIX from 8 October onwards

** Tickets for foundation and advanced dance workshops are sold out.  Thank you for your support! **

Flamenco dance is renowned for its rapid and powerful footwork, graceful hand movements, as well as intense emotions and rich expressiveness. Participants will get a taste of the passion and rhythm of flamenco dance guided by the company's dancer.

Flamenco Dance Workshop（Foundation）

Date: 7 December 2024 (Sat)

Time: 11am

Suitable for those aged 16 or above with some dance experience.

Flamenco Dance Workshop（Advanced）

Date: 8 December 2024 (Sun)

Time: 11am

Suitable for those aged 16 or above with flamenco dance training.

Venue: Podium Workshop, Hong Kong Cultural Centre  (Take the elevators at Administration Building to Podium)

Ticket Price: $200

In Spanish with English interpretation

Each workshop lasts for about 1 hour 30 minutes.

Please wear suitable costumes and shoes.

Tickets available at URBTIX from 8 October onwards

Vuela by Ballet Flamenco Sara Baras (Spain)

DATE

VENUE

PRICE

06.12.2024 (Fri)
19:45

07.12.2024 (Sat)
19:45

Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

$660, $560, $460, $360, $260

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07.12.2024 (Sat)
11:00

Flamenco Dance Workshop (Foundation): Podium Workshop, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

$200

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07.12.2024 (Sat)
14:15

Flamenco Guitar Recital: Lecture Hall, Sheung Wan Civic Centre

$250

BUY NOW

08.12.2024 (Sun)
11:00

Flamenco Dance Workshop (Advanced): Podium Workshop, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

$200

BUY NOW

DATE

06.12.2024 (Fri)
19:45

07.12.2024 (Sat)
19:45

VENUE

Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

PRICE

$660, $560, $460, $360, $260

BUY NOW

DATE

07.12.2024 (Sat)
11:00

VENUE

Flamenco Dance Workshop (Foundation): Podium Workshop, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

PRICE

$200

BUY NOW

DATE

07.12.2024 (Sat)
14:15

VENUE

Flamenco Guitar Recital: Lecture Hall, Sheung Wan Civic Centre

PRICE

$250

BUY NOW

DATE

08.12.2024 (Sun)
11:00

VENUE

Flamenco Dance Workshop (Advanced): Podium Workshop, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

PRICE

$200

BUY NOW

Tickets are available from 8 October at all URBTIX outlets, self-service ticketing kiosks, on internet, by mobile app and telephone.

Concessionary tickets

Half-price tickets are available for full-time students, senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and the minder and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients. Tickets for students and CSSA recipients are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Concessionary ticket holders must produce evidence of their identity or age upon admission.

Discount Scheme

✩Group Booking Discount

For each purchase of standard tickets for the programmes: 10% off for 4-9 tickets, 15% off for 10-19 tickets, 20% off for 20 or more tickets

✩Package discount

20% off on standard ticket of performance for each purchase of standard tickets of performance and flamenco guitar recital or flamenco dance workshop.

✩Early Bird Discount (Only applicable from 8 October 10:00am to 7 November 11:59pm)

An extra 5% discount for purchase of tickets through any of the above discount scheme during the early bird period

Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discount offers

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