El Shima Spain Park, a theme complex opened in 1994 and dedicated entirely to Spanish culture and traditions, has renewed the artistic direction of the Granada-born choreographer Daniel Dona for the 2026 season. It will be the third consecutive season in which the creator assumes the responsibility of designing and directing the dance and flamenco that Every year they captivate more than a million Japanese visitors.
At the same time, the park has opened a call for auditions to incorporate new performers into its stage productions. They are looking for dancers of flamenco, bolero school artists, modern dance, classical ballet, as well as jugglers and variety specialists. The contracts will cover the period from January to December 2026.
The tests will be held in Spain in September: on the 25th in Barcelona, in the José de la Vega Dance School, and on the 27th in Madrid, in the Royal Professional Conservatory of Dance MariemmaCandidates must be between 18 and 40 years old, have Spanish nationality, or legal residence in the country. The registration period will remain open until September 15 through the official website japonia.es or through the link Open for applications. You can also request more information by email: audicionesparque@japonia.es and on the phone: 645 379 607.
«With this renewal, Daniel Doña consolidates his role as ambassador of Spanish dance in Japan, while Parque España keeps alive a program that spreads the flamenco and Spanish dance on one of the most unique international stages"
The epicenter flamenco of Spain Park remains the Carmen Hall Theater, where a show directed and choreographed by Daniel Doña is performed daily, with Cristian Martin as an attendee. Each edition offers a different dramaturgy that combines virtuosity, fantasy, and tradition, bringing the Japanese public closer to the cultural imaginaries of a diverse and timeless Spain.
Addition flamenco, the park offers other shows such as the parade Spain Carnival Bon voyage or the street proposal Gold treasure, which complete a daily agenda in which dance and music are the protagonists.
With this renewal, Doña consolidates its role as ambassador of Spanish dance in Japan, while Parque España keeps alive a program that spreads the flamenco and Spanish dance on one of the most unique international stages.
