Cities such as NY, Washington DC, Seattle, Sarasota, Portland, Miami, Chicago, and New Orleans have witnessed the success of Chronicle of an event, the latest stage production by Rafael Ramirez It has been categorized by specialized critics as Miami Herald as “a masterpiece”.
The flamenco dancer's legacy Antonio gades His influence is constantly present in the background of this performance: his ideas, his essence, his revolution, his audacity, and his concept of stage space. Indeed, his vision of dance was not far removed from our own today. Far from being a biographical production, this artistic project uses key moments in Gades's life as a compass to explore his essence, his boldness, and his innovative vision.
"This return to the future by Gades will forever be remembered as a moment of positive reaffirmation for its creator. In the world of ballet flamenco camera, 'Chronicle of an Event'' "It is auteur dance in its most exquisite expression" (Orlando Taquechel – Nuevo Herald Miami)
With the flamenco As its central focus, the work traverses contemporary and avant-garde lines, making it clear that his performing art remains relevant and powerful. It is a journey through time that connects what Gades was with what he continues to be for dance and culture. His dance and his concept will be brought into the 21st century in body and soul.
This latest proposal by Rafael Ramírez falls within the first cycle New Creators organized by the Matadero Dance CenterMadrid. This is the fifth show that Ramírez has staged after Environment, Touches on my conscience, suspicion y The Precise, with which he has won important awards such as the Revelation of the Jerez Festival 2023 or the Desplante award in the 2021 edition of the La Unión Competition. ♦
