Love, death, passion, grief—the ingredients of any good flamenco song and, maybe not coincidentally, all the elements of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. A’lante Flamenco’s premiere work Amor Fati spins the famous tale of the two lovers fated to be separated by death—or are they?

A’lante Flamenco brings Orpheus and his world to life through fiery flamenco guitar, searing vocals, and flamenco dance by turns earthy and ethereal. Joining the company’s seven dancers and four musicians for Amor Fati is special guest Alex Ruiz—frontman of Del Castillo, the Night Mothers, and Chingon—whose voice, songs, and persona have been featured in such films as: Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Sin City, and most recently  Machete. Be prepared for a totally unique and immersive experience!

ABOUT A’LANTE FLAMENCO

A’lante Flamenco, based out of Austin, Texas, excites audiences with a blend of traditional and contemporary flamenco music and dance. A’lante Flamenco was formed in 2011 by Artistic Director/Choreographer Olivia Chacón and Music Director Isaí Chacón with the object of presenting flamenco within contexts that are relevant to modern audiences. A’lante Flamenco includes 11 permanent member—7 dancers and 4 musicians—and produces innovative flamenco theater works incorporating multimedia and addressing relevant social issues such as immigration, self-identity, and women’s education. A’lante Flamenco has been the recipient of three Austin Critics’ Table Awards in recent years, for Best Dance (Olivia Chacón) and twice for Best Dance Ensemble Performance and was included in the Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin 2018 Critics’ Picks.