It was the idea of composer Robert Jeffery to set Lorca's poetry to music. The concept was developed by Artistic Director Carolyn Holden. Besides the music, these poems are expressed through a fusion of contemporary and flamenco dance movements choreographed by Adele Blank and Carolyn Holden.. Accompanying the La Rosa dancers is singer Nicole Holm, with Bienyameen on flamenco guitar and Robert Davids on the cajon. Brothers Robert and Christopher Jeffery complete the musical ensemble, with dancer Lorean Swartz contributing to vocal content. The versatile dancer & actor Mdu Kweyama plays the role of the Messenger.
La Rosa Spanish Dance Theatre was established in 1990 by Carolyn Holden and is widely acknowledged for its innovative approach to the art of flamenco in performance, and for bringing this unique dance genre to the broader community.
The production is directed by Carolyn Holden with choreography by Holden and Adele Blank and with input by Geoffrey Hyland. Costumes are designed by Dicky Longhurst and the limited season runs at the Artscape Arena Theatre from 20-24 May with tickets costing R85 via Computicket or 021 421 7695. www.larosa.co.za
