Seasons of Life
by Christine Penner, Flamenco on the Prairies, Choreography C. Penner, Davile Romero, Leonor Leal		Flamenco on the Prairies - Brandon, MB
V.6 - Tom Hendry Warehouse 
Seasons of Life is a theatrical presentation in flamenco dance style by Flamenco on the Prairies. It is performed by two dancers and four musicians. The performance takes you through the connection of an older and younger dancer. It describes the playful beginning of two people who discover the joy of making art together. How will the leadership balance shift and continue as the dancers age? The bright and vibrant show follows the journey of emotions through the dancers' relationship.

Cast:
Dancers: Christine Penner, Anna Osterbeck, Guitarists: Emmanuel Bach, George Bajer-Kulik, Violin: Caitlin Baker Cajon: Ramiro Sepulveda

Director:
Christine Penner

 		Show Info:
60 minutes
Genre:
Dance

Audience:
General



Sat July 20 1:00 PM
Sun July 21 9:45 PM
Mon July 22 4:45 PM
Thu July 25 2:30 PM
Fri July 26 1:00 PM
Sat July 27 7:45 PM
Sun July 28 11:30 AM

Seasons of Life

Flamenco on the Prairies —Tom Hendry Warehouse

It’s hot outside, but what else is new? That’s part of Fringe. Does anyone else find it hot inside as well? At venues that are supposed to be climate-controlled? Colin Jackson and Cercle Molière: why are they dank and humid? And for this show as well, it’s oddly warm and humid in Warehouse mainstage!

But it fits though!

I was in Spain not-so-long-ago and its atmosphere is known for searing summer heat,thick with humidity—and that’s where I last saw a Spanish band. It brings back fond memories to see this quartet playing Spanish folk music within the moist air of Warehouse. Several times, I closed my eyes and let myself believe that I was actually back in Spain, sipping on a cold sangria. Then I realised that I was missing the verve,elan and passion of these musicians, so I returned to my open-eyed, leaning-forward in my chair position.

When the singer hit the mic, it reminded me of being in Portugal for the fado performances. How can you not melt into your seat to the genuine, warm and artful sounds of her voice?

Then there’s the highlight of the show: the flamenco dancing. Visual, energetic and powerful—I simply could not get enough of it. It is such a feast for the eyes (and the ears), that I was completely immersed. Being so enrapt, I completely forgot that there was a plot unfolding with the dance. I think I just enjoyed it too much and missed the meaning. Perhaps I need to see it again.

The show is simply transcendent. I could not believe there were only ~20 butts in the seats. Get out there and see this spectacle!

Ray Yuen