After her triumph in Madrid, Sara Baras brings her production Alma to the Cervantes Theatre in Malaga for four performances, starting tomorrow and continuing through Sunday. The Cádiz-born dancer and choreographer blends boleros with a spectrum of flamenco styles to create a show that resonates with fans of both traditions.
She first performed on Starlite this past summer and now returns to Malaga with Alma for a four-night engagement. The experience is described as exhilarating and deeply meaningful for Baras, who expresses heartfelt gratitude for the audience’s warm reception after three successful days and a vibrant opening night that energized the entire team.
The people of Malaga have welcomed the artist with open arms, she notes. She feels at home there not only on a professional level but also personally, sensing affection and respect from the community. Malaga is more than a city to her; it is a second home she cherishes and frequently visits.
Receiving, the show’s centerpiece, is described as a tribute to her late father, a lover of boleros. Alma explores how those not steeped in flamenco might experience the artistry, weaving together traditional and contemporary expressions to forge a unique synthesis that honors her father while presenting boleros in a new light. The result is a precious fusion that bridges generations and styles.
From Madrid to the national tour, the reception has been extraordinary. Beyond the beauty of the performances, Baras emphasizes the public’s total dedication and the magic of live theatre—the immediacy that makes audiences lean in and feel every beat. The team surrounding Alma is strong and cohesive, a factor Baras credits as essential to the show’s energy and success.
The production invites audiences to enjoy unmasked, intimate performances where every emotion is palpable. The experience teaches the performers to value closeness and vulnerability, and the result is a more intimate connection with the audience than ever before.
Looking ahead, Alma will continue its journey across Spain before framing an international trek. The schedule includes Torrevieja, Albacete, and Coruña, with plans to bring Alma to Paris, Australia, Miami, and New York by year’s end. The expansion reflects Baras’s ambition to share this fusion of flamenco and bolero with wider audiences around the world.
The backbone of Alma rests on a lifetime of collaboration with a troupe that has existed for 25 years. The company’s artistic and technical roles are pivotal, and Baras feels privileged to work with a team that combines professionalism with warmth on a personal level.
On the question of whether flamenco artists feel valued more outside Spain, Baras notes that she has always felt affection and respect, even as festivals and cultural platforms sometimes prefer other venues. She credits pioneers like Camarón, Paco de Lucía, and Remedios Amaya for opening doors and expanding opportunities for the genre beyond national borders.
At thirty-five years of performance, the dancer contemplates the future with vitality. She isn’t sure how many more years she will dance, but her body and spirit currently feel strong. If the body allows, she intends to keep performing whenever possible, maintaining momentum for Alma’s ongoing run and future projects.
Malaga, for Baras, carries an unmistakable spirit. The city’s emotion, dedication, and passion create a setting where Alma can truly shine—a magic blend of flamenco and bolero that showcases extraordinary artistry and a powerful performance.