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The flamenco is a visual poem as each movement and gesture expresses a feeling or an idea.
Internationally awarded Karen Lugo is one of the most creative and powerful dancers and choreographers. She opens new horizons for Flamenco. She was awarded first prize in Almeria’s Flamenco Festival, took the first place at Finland’s Flamenco Festival of Contemporary Dance, and came third as the choreographer of the XVII Spanish and Flamenco Dance Contest of Madrid. She has performed in the most prestigious Halls in the world, including the Sydney Opera House and the Vienna Konzerthaus. Featured in the film “Arte Flamenco on Fire” by Joaquin Calderon. Under the Direction of Carlos Saura, she was a headliner in the film “Flamenco Flamenco” (adjacent video).
Ricardo Moro graduated in Spanish Dance and Flamenco at age 15. Later he joined the Ballet de Carmen Mota, a company followed by others such as Belén López; Flamenco Hoy, by Carlos Saura (directed by Rafael Estévez and Valeriano Paños); Flamencos En route, as a solo dancer and choreographer. In 2013, he was awarded the second prize of choreography in the Dance and Performing Arts Contest of Alcobendas with his own choreography, “Catharsis”.
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