Photos by David Cooper

Title:
Karen Flamenco Presents - Sleeping Beauty

Shows:

Blurb:
Escape into a fairytale world and experience the classic story of enchantments and curses, a beautiful princess and a wicked sorceress, in Karen Flamenco’s Sleeping Beauty.

Join us this summer for a brand new production of Sleeping Beauty, the ages old tale of the lovely Princess Aurora, cursed to prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel by the evil and powerful Maleficent. It is up to the three good fairies to keep her safe and out of the clutches of their enemy. On the day of her sixteenth birthday, tragedy strikes and Princess Aurora falls into a deep and deathlike sleep. Her only hope of rescue lies in the love of the Prince and magical aid from the Three Good Fairies.

Encounter the enchantment of sleep, a beautiful princess and an evil witch “Maleficent” in Karen Flamenco’s adaptation of this classic fairytale.

Come and enjoy an enchanting evening with Karen Flamenco, a progressive dance company founded in Vancouver by Karen Pitkethly. Since its inception, Karen Flamenco has grown and has delighted audiences over the years with soulful flamenco productions of Romeo & Juliet, Moulin Rouge, Peter Pan and Snow Queen.

Encounter the enchantment of sleep, a beautiful princess and an evil witch “Maleficent” in Karen Flamenco’s adaptation of this classic fairytale.

Escape into a fairytale world and experience the classic story of enchantments and curses, a beautiful princess and a wicked sorceress, in Karen Flamenco’s Sleeping Beauty.

Photos by David Cooper

Catch Phrase 1:

Catch Phrase 2:

Sponsors:
Georgia Straight, Global TV, The Dance Shop, Canada Council

Video:

N/A

Photos by David Cooper

Title:
Karen Flamenco Presents - Snow Queen

Shows:

Blurb:
This winter, Karen Flamenco's presentation of Snow Queen takes the intoxicating flamenco rhythms of vibrant Southern Spain and sets them against a land of ice and frost. Karen Flamenco is an acclaimed and unique dance company known for its collaborative and interactive flamenco performances. Following the highly successful summer debut production of Peter Pan, the Karen Flamenco Company are delighted to enter into the magical world of Hans Christian Andersen and continue to bring flamenco to a wider audience through theatre and dance

This holiday season, join the Karen Flamenco Company as they embark on a journey sparked by evil and guided by enduring love in Snow Queen.

A mischievous goblin brought into being a mirror with the power to distort all that was reflected within it. A young boy named Kai falls victim to this evil goblin’s spell and is held captive by the Snow Queen. With unwavering love for Kai, his loyal friend Gerda sets out to rescue him. Gerda’s journey takes her on a fantastic adventure through the seasons where she encounters wondrous and magical characters, aiding her on her way to confront the Snow Queen.

This production features the Karen Flamenco Company along with a host of classical Spanish and traditional flamenco musicians to create a unique and enchanting theatre experience.

This holiday season, join the Karen Flamenco Company as they embark on a journey sparked by evil and guided by enduring love in Snow Queen.

This winter, Karen Flamenco's presentation of Snow Queen takes the intoxicating flamenco rhythms of vibrant Southern Spain and sets them against a land of ice and frost.

Photos by David Cooper

Title:
Karen Flamenco Presents - Peter Pan

Shows:

Blurb:
This is the story of a boy who would not grow up. Peter Pan and his fairy companion, Tinkerbell, have flown from Neverland to the London home of the Darlings, where they hover by the window, listening to Wendy telling stories to her brothers, John and Michael.

When Peter and Tink return for his shadow, he meets the Darling children. Together, they fly to Neverland where they find the Lost Gang, fairies, the natives of Neverland, ethereal mermaids and, of course, Captain Hook and his hoard of pirates!

J.M. Barries’ Peter Pan is getting a fresh, sophisticated and, dare we say, a grown up facelift in the upcoming performance presented by the Karen Flamenco dance school, lead by talented Vancouverite, Karen Pitkethly.

Following the highly successful debut production of Romeo & Juliet- a tale of feuding bandidas, mysterious gypsies and tragic love - Karen Flamenco gave new life to the story of Moulin Rouge, set in the sultry tablaos of Sevilla, Spain.

This June, join us for a night of flamenco enchantment as this young dance company presents the story of forever youth. Escape to a world of fantasy and whimsy and experience the magical sounds of flamenco, second star to the right and straight on till morning.

Join us for a night of flamenco enchantment and relive the magic of Peter Pan in Karen Flamenco's inspired production of the story of the boy who would not grow up.

Escape to a world of fantasy and experience the magical sounds of flamenco in Karen Flamenco's Peter Pan, second star to the right and straight on till morning!

Photos by David Cooper

Title:
Karen Flamenco Presents - Moulin Rouge

Shows:

Blurb:
“Molino Rojo” is a flamenco tablao set in the gypsy neighbourhood of Triana, Sevilla Spain. Cristiano, a wandering gypsy boy stumbles into Triana and is immediately swept into a world of flamenco rhythms and dance.
At the tablao, he is captivated by a beautiful dancer named Satina. Zidler, owner of “Molino Rojo” and guardian of Satina, disapproves of Cristiano and Satina's love. When the Matador of Sevilla arrives to “Molino Rojo”, Zidler is immediately taken in by his power and wealth and believes he is the right match for Satina. Satina is forced to choose between true love and fortune.

Karen Flamenco is a flamenco dance company directed by Vancouver’s own Karen Pitkethly.
In 2010, the Karen Flamenco dance company had their debut production of “Romeo & Juliet”. They toured a world of star-crossed lovers, feuding bandidas and mystical gypsies throughout BC.
This year, Karen Flamenco puts its flamenco stamp on the story of Moulin Rouge as it takes the infamous cabaret into the dusty tablaos of Triana, Spain.
Experience this young and innovative dance company as it intertwines masterful story-telling, passionate music, and spirited dancing to capture the thrill of flamenco.

Photos by David Cooper

Title:
Karen Flamenco Presents - Romeo & Juliet

Shows:

Friday March 4th - Jondo Flamenco Festival - Centennial Theatre - North Vancouver

Sunday March 13th - Terry Fox Theatre - Port Coquitlam

Saturday April 9th  - Ravens Cry Theatre - Sechelt  BC