Recognized as the most authentic touring flamenco
company in the world today, Noche Flamenca is hailed
by critics around the globe for its exciting, transcendent
and deeply emotional performances. Founded by Artistic
Director Martin Santangelo and his wife/lead-dancer
Soledad Barrio in Madrid in 1993, Noche Flamenca gives
equal weight to all aspects of flamenco – dance, song and
music, all of it played live – creating a true communal spirit.
But even within a sublime group effort, Soledad Barrio
stands out. Extremely expressive and deeply intense, she
has earned a reputation as one of the great performers of
our time. The New York Times said simply: “I can think of no
current ballet dancer in the world as marvelous as she.”
Don’t miss this opportunity to see one of the world’s
greatest dancers in the intimate confines of FSU’s Smith-
Fichter Dance Theatre. As the New York Observer puts it:
“See Noche Flamenca if you can. You will be astonished.”