Founded by Madrid born dancer and choreographer Maria Osende in 2004, the company has established itself as a leading flamenco dance and music company in Canada. A power force of technique and artistry, Maria expresses herself with elegance and precision, delivering a beautiful and intense experience and adding a modern twist to the centuries old art form. Her background in classical ballet and her extensive experience working with some of the major choreographers of today contributes to her fresh and unique flamenco dance style. Accompanied by a stunning group of musicians and dancers, together they create original work, which is wonderfully enriched by the varied backgrounds of her musicians. They have performed extensively in Halifax and throughout the province of Nova Scotia, as well as New Brunswick and Quebec by invitation of the Spanish Embassy and recently at Vancouver’s International Flamenco Festival. The Company has received the support from Nova Scotia Tourism, Culture and Heritage since 2006.
The company will be performing at Flamenco Con Fusion on October 24 at the North Street Church, and at the highlight concert, opening for Rafael Campallo at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium on October 27.
Company members Daniel MacNeil, Enrique "El Henry" Rojo, and Christopher Cookson will be performing in the free concert series at the Halifax Public Libraries.
Maria Osende will be teaching Beginner Flamenco Dance and Family Flamenco Workshop in the DISCOVER FLAMENCO workshops.
Company members:
Maria Osende - Artistic Director, Choreographer, Dancer. Maria is also Artistic Director of the Flamenco Festival Atlantic Society, which produces Fall for Flamenco 2009.
Daniel MacNeil - Music Director, Guitar [bio at www.mariaosende.com]
Enrique "El Henry" Rojo - Vocals [bio at www.mariaosende.com]
Christopher Cookson - Percussion [bio at www.mariaosende.com]
Gina Burgess - Violin [bio at www.mariaosende.com]
Dinuk Wijeratne (guest artist) - Piano
Michelle Raiche-Marsden - Dancer
Carmen Perrier - Dancer
For more information, see www.mariaosende.com |
