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If you thought Flamenco was strictly for the Spanish, think again. Venezuela has been performing its own brand of FESTIVAL DANCE Flamenco for years. The country‘s melting pot of races and
cultures has led to a dance and music style infused with ‘/ would believe only in a God that Spanish. Arabian. African and Indian flavours. ‘The most knows how to dance' Friedrich important difference is that we are Latinos.‘ explains . Nietzsche
Carolina Lizarraga. director of the Las Lizarra ’ _
dance company. 'So we mix original Flamencoa-Ln-r
with our own salsa and joropo dances and our I, . Venezuelan roots.‘ With 12 dancers. 11 musicians , ..
and 100 vibrant costumes. Venezuela Viva has
‘extravaganza’ written all over it.
I Pleasance Courtyard. 552‘ :~‘.’~' ‘ .. 17:9,
76. 23,). 5. :Opm £9—f10(£‘7.50—£‘S.50i. Prevrews until
6 Aug. 96.-
I Yin-Yang Korean company Mu Mu harness the power of nature in this exciting new show. coupling breathtaking martial arts with graceful dance. See preview. George Square Theatre. 662 8740, 7—28 Aug. 7.30pm. E77 (27—89). Previews 586 Aug. C6. . I I Aurora Nova Another bevy ' .._, ' r .4 I » - of dance beauties at this ' ‘ ' consistently inspired venue. It you don't see at least one show here. you haven't done the Fringe. See preview. Aurora Nova, 558 3853. 7—29 Aug. times and prices vary. Previews 5&6 Aug. I Venezuela Viva The first Venezuelan company to play the UK. and my. don‘t they look good. Flamenco. South American Latino-style. See preview. left. P/easance Courtyard. 556 6550. 7-28 Aug (not 9. 76, 23). 5. 70pm, 89—870 (£7.50—E850). Previews until 6 Aug. E6. I ImMorta|2 A continually shitting landscape makes this theatrical show from No Fit State Circus dramatic from start to finish. See preview. The Big Top. ALAN GREIG. artistic director of X Factor Dance. 0870 7257777- 7—29 AUQ- “"793 spills the beans. vary £72 ($8), I Tumbuka Dance Company Thirty Zimbabwean singers and dancers battle the odds to give you an uplifting Fringe experience. See preview. St George '3 West. 226 2428. 7—29 Aug. 2pm, [‘7 7—572 (f lO-E 7 7) I Dance Base A Mecca for dance lovers — six shows and every one a winner. See Colin 2 things you love about Edinburgh in August poole preview and Alan Greig I love the variety of the work on offer and the amazing 08A. Dance Base, 225 5525. l)ll// the city has when the l estwal is on. 77_2O Aug. "mes vary [,0 (E5). 1 reason why X Factor and Freshmess make a preview 70 Aug, [5. good double-bill One reason? lhere are so many fabulous reasons we For venue addresses, please are very accessrble and great fun? see the Fringe programme, log I X factor and Fieslirness. Dance Base. 22:3 5525, on to www.edfringe.com or call I l 20AM}. times va/l: l‘ll) il‘u‘l. Preview 10 Aug. the venue number. 5.30pm, 5‘5).
5 choreographers who have influenced you over the years
Alwrn N!K()|£lif5. Holyl)odytaltoo. Stephen Petronro. Phillipe Decouifle and Pina Bausch
4 words which describe how you feel about dance
Passionate. inspired. lrfe affirming. exerted
3 of your favourite moments in Uncanny
lhe cheesy Village of the Damned section. lhe kissing (fuel. lhe homage to Kate Bush!
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