Creative flamenco in ‘El Salto’

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ALICANTE MAIN THEATER

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dance troupe Jesus Carmona

A flamenco show and something else. What kind of society do we have and what can be done to improve it? Change begins by changing everyday attitudes. There are different realities and forms of masculinity apart from traditional codes, which is a topic that other companies also touch on.

Sexual diversity and crossing certain boundaries, “Bounce”Artistic and choreographic direction by Jesús Carmona (2020 National Dance Award in creation modality) and dramaturgy and stage direction by Ferrán Carvajal.

An innovative, powerful and dynamic aesthetic. In the dark. There is a human being above being a man or a woman. And dancers express fear, anger and neutralize taboos. The stage performs this liberating function in the Prince of Alicante with the aim of mobilizing the scarce but enthusiastic public.

Jesús Carmona has won several awards and was the first dancer of the Spanish National Ballet. He founded his company in 2012 and he and the group show technical capability and their own stamp. In the beginning they dance with bare torso and skirts. Make continuous turns and use as a shawl.

Carmona broadcasts the power of postures and tap dancing. There are Flemish numbers that can be seen here or in other tasks, and theory doesn’t always correspond to practice, which often happens. Costume changes and dancing with chairs. An upside down table is used for dancing and hitting.

intent Presenting flamenco in a more creative, informal, intense way, With a combination of effects and styles. Sound space and live music are of great value. He plays guitar by Juan Requena. Percussion by Manu Masaedo and cante by José Valencia as a situation piece with theatrical character.

In a projection, the best games are told just like in football, and the strong ones Jesus Carmona just dance for alegria. Everyone on the ground makes pineapple. The most iconic image of a show that went too long.

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