(noticia) Flamenco: In a word, mesmerizing

Posted by Keith I. Marszalek December 8, 2006 12:01
NOLA by Night Index

There's something genuinely electric about even the most mundane prep work that goes into attending one of New Orleans' cultural events.

The almost routine picking up of clothes from the cleaners becomes exciting. The pain staking process of primping one's hairs into order briefly takes you back to the night of your first date. Even the drive to the theater feels a bit more special, even if it is the same route you take to get gas every morning.

Entering the auditorium that same electric charge then blends in with hundreds of others'. Hands are shaken. Wine is enjoyed. Laughs are exchanged. And all the while, everyone remains very anxious for what is now only a few moments away.

You page through the provided reading materials wondering quietly to yourself, "what do these two singers, two guitar players and a trio of dancers have in store for me". You read up a bit on the history of the dance, the painful history of its people. Then, the lights dim, and the music starts and you are taken someplace far away-

So began my night at the ballet this past Saturday night.

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tags: flamenco, baile, cante, flamenca