Between Shores Trailer

Between Shores -Premiere

Tales Woven Within Flamenco

A Unique Spanish Night Experience featuring a spectacular flamenco show at the beautiful Sanctuary Arts Centre

Dates: Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10

Doors Open: 7pm
Show Starts:
8pm

Location: Sanctuary Arts Cenre,
100 Ochterloney Street Dartmouth, NS B2Y 0G2 Canada

Assigned pew bench style seating. 

Refreshments Selection: Cash Bar and complimentary post-show reception.

Featured Artists

Artistic Director, Concept: Maria Osende

Dancers:
Maria Osende, Gad de la Fuente (guest dancer from Spain)

Ellen Gibling, Karen Staples

Musicians: Andy Webster, Ellen Gibling, Lisa Myers,Jaime Espinoza, Angelica Lagos

Sound Design Jackson Fairfax – Perry
Sound Tech & Lighting Design Callum Gaudet
Costumes Jude Mayor
Photography Paul Dunphy
Graphic Design Airam Studio
Arts Administration Rachel James

 

Between Shores – Tales Woven Within Flamenco

Join us for a spectacular flamenco evening at the third annual Seville’s April Fair in Halifax, featuring the premiere of Between Shores.

Immerse yourself in a night filled with passion, tradition, and creativity, capturing the vibrant spirit of Spain.

About the Show

Between Shores explores the deep connections between Canada and Spain, blending tradition and innovation. This original flamenco production bridges cultural influences from both Atlantic shores, showcasing flamenco’s evolution as a global art form. Experience the warmth of a festive evening with soul-stirring music, dynamic dance, and dazzling costumes—transporting you straight to the lively streets of Andalucía.

Flamenco draws from Romani, Spanish, Moorish, Middle Eastern, and African traditions influences. Today, it thrives worldwide, including in Nova Scotia, offering a shared artistic language that transcends borders. 

A Vision by Maria Osende

Between Shores – Tales Woven Within Flamenco is a creation under the vision of Maria Osende, Artistic Director of Atlantic Flamenco.

“Flamenco is a living, evolving art form, born from cultural fusion in Spain, and it continues to grow. Our lives constantly change, we meet new people, and history unfolds around us—I wanted to create a show that honors these influences. ”

“The music will be just stunning—guitarist Andy Webster and harpist Ellen Gibling bring their Celtic influences into the show, and the powerful voice of Lisa Myers embodies the true spirit of flamenco. Joining also will be guitarist Jaime Espinoza and singer Angelica Lagos.”

“Maria will be joined by Spanish Flamenco Dancer Gad de la Fuente, making his Canadian debut. Local dancers Karen Staples and Ellen Gibling are also part of this journey, and together, we’re creating pieces that deeply resonate with their unique backgrounds. I’m truly excited about this show.”

About Flamenco

Flamenco is an evolving art form, continuously influenced by new cultures and genres. Between Shores pushes the boundaries of traditional flamenco, fostering its growth in a contemporary, multicultural Canadian context.

Flamenco, born from centuries of cultural blending in Spain, incorporates influences from Spanish, Moorish, Middle Eastern, Jewish, and African traditions. Today, it thrives worldwide, including here in Nova Scotia. Local dancers and musicians embrace flamenco as a powerful means of self-expression, bridging diverse backgrounds through shared artistic passion. Just like Canada, flamenco celebrates diversity, offering a common language that transcends cultural differences.

Highlights of last years “Night in Seville” at our spring fair 2024