Northrop Dance and The O’Shaughnessy Present WOMEN OF SUBSTANCE in MN Tonight, 10/3

Northrop Dance and The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University Present Women of Substance by Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca in its MN debut. The performance will tkae place tonight, Oct 3, 2012, 7:30 pm at The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University.

Inspired by Rosa, Soledad's mother, the term "Quebradas" literally translates into "women turning oneself inside out." It is also a flamenco dance term that refers to a dance move that only women perform, which requires a woman to perform with her chest off its axis.

The piece will feature three women and original music.

At its essence, the piece is about the repression of women, how they find strength within themselves and with each other, independent of men. The piece will be a tribute to all mothers and women.

PROGRAM:

Quebradas - Inspired by Rosa
Choreography by Martín Santangelo and Soledad Barrio

Under the direction of Martín Santangelo, the award-winning Noche Flamenca has become Spain's most successful touring company. Formed in 1993 by Santangelo and his Bessie award-winning wife, Soledad Barrio, The company regularly tours throughout the globe. Performance highlights in North America include Berkeley's Cal Performances, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, the Ravinia Festival, the American Dance Festival, Wolf Trap, and the Hollywood Bowl, among others. Internationally, The company has appeared on stages in Australia, New Zealand, Greece, and Egypt, among other countries. Hailed by critics everywhere for its transcendent and deeply emotional performances, Noche Flamenca is recognized as the most authentic flamenco touring company in the field today. All aspects of flamenco, dance, song, and music, are interrelated and given equal weight in the presentations of Noche Flamenca, creating a true communal spirit within The company - the very heart and soul of flamenco.