(noticia) Into the Passion of Flamenco

By Park Chung-a
Staff Reporter

Yoko Komatsubara Dance Company
Japan's representative flamenco dancer Yoko Komatsubara and her dance troupe will make their first visit to Korea later this month to enthrall domestic fans with the essence of Spanish passion. They will perform at the Inchon Culture and Art Hall on Feb. 19, and the National Theater of Korea on Feb. 21. Yoko Komatsubara is a leading dancer and choreographer of flamenco in Japan.

World-famous flamenco dancer Antonio Marquez will also join the performance. The first part consists of ``Carmen's Love,'' based on Prosper Merimee's novella ``Carmen,'' a story about jealousy and unfaithfulness. Starting with a solo dance of Carmen looking back on her past love, dramatic elements will climax to show the passionate life of the heroine. The second part, titled ``Mystery and Passion of Flamenco,'' will bring a variety of techniques of classical flamenco to the stage.

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