Furia Flamenca: Footwork Without Flair

Flamenco dance is a genre characterized by bold, explosive expression with no shortage of passion and drama. Unfortunately, in its performance at Dance Place Saturday night, the D.C.-based company Furia Flamenca mostly lacked that spirit. Many of the performers seemed coy and uncertain, wearing forced grins or, worse, blank stares. The steps were executed without the bravado and abandon that make flamenco so exhilarating to watch.

A clear exception was Estela Velez, the company's artistic director and also a performer. From the first click of her heel, Velez danced with authority and enthusiasm.
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tags: flamenco, baile, cante, flamenca, danza flamenca