March 8, 2026 6:00 pm
Flamenco is a vibrant art form born at the crossroads of diverse cultures and traditions. Its music, song, and dance carry echoes of the many influences that shaped it—from Andalusian folk rhythms to Romani soul, Arabic melodies, and African beats. This performance offers a sweeping journey through its multifaceted evolution. Audiences will experience a dynamic tapestry of styles and stories that contributed to flamenco’s creation, culminating in the passionate expression we recognize today. The show celebrates flamenco as a cultural explosion—an homage to the many voices that forged its path.
Runtime: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Ages: All Ages
Furia Flamenca Dance Company, an award-winning dance company, brings the ferocity and passion of flamenco to the stage and transports audiences to Southern Spain in technically refined, emotionally explosive, and dynamically choreographed dancing. Its unique style combines the traditional gypsy with the more modern flamenco to create a perfect balance. The most sought-after flamenco dance company in the DC Metro area, the company has performed in some of the most prestigious venues throughout the DC Metro area including the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage and Terrace Theater, Lincoln Theatre, National Theatre, Wolf Trap, Baltimore Lyric Opera House, Publick Playhouse, Dance Place and Alden Theatre, to name a few. The company is regularly invited to perform at some of the biggest Metro DC festivals, such as the Washington Folk Festival, INTERSECTIONS: A New America Arts Festival, Cherry Blossom Festival, Cherry Blossom Festival, Dance DC Festival, Velocity DC, Taste of Bethesda, National Dance Day and the annual Washington, DC’s Feria de Sevilla. The company’s choreographies have been selected to participate in the areas most prestigious choreographer’s showcases including Dance Bethesda, World Dance Showcase, ARTSCAPE and Dance Place’s New Releases Choreographer’s Showcase. Their performances and productions have been recognized as some of the best in the DC Metro area with two Metro DC Dance awards in 2009 and five finalist nominations in 2012. The company is committed to sharing the art and passion of flamenco throughout the Metro DC area through performances, educational shows and classes.