Flamenco. Just the word itself brings to mind “fiery footwork, colorful dresses, rhythmic hand claps, and passionate expression”. But beyond the dramatic performances lies a rich, complex story. In this blog, we’ll explore the Flamenco Dance Origin, tracing its journey from the heart of Spain to the world stage. Let’s take a step back in...
Flamenco is more than just a dance. It’s a powerful expression of emotion, culture, and rhythm. When a flamenco dancer steps on stage, they don’t just perform moves – they tell a story. This art form, with its roots in Andalusian culture, has captured the hearts of people all over the world, including passionate performers...
Dance has always been a language of the soul, and my latest creation speaks in four distinct dialects—Flamenco, Jazz, Kathak, and Waacking. Each of these dance forms carries its own heartbeat: Spanish Flamenco’s fiery footwork and emotional storytelling, American Jazz’s free-flowing rhythm and theatrical flair, Indian Kathak’s intricate spins and expressive gestures, and American Waacking’s...
It is 10pm on a Thursday and I am sitting in an atmospheric 18th-century bodega, sipping a glass of vino blanco. I am at Tablao Flamenco Puro Arte in the quiet Calle Madre De Mios neighbourhood in Andalusia’s Jerez De La Frontera. Suddenly, all the lights are off and a spotlight on a rectangular wooden...
New Delhi [India], May 23: In the dynamic realm of entrepreneurship and innovation, a select group of visionaries is reshaping industries and setting new standards of excellence. Their journeys, marked by creativity, resilience, and a profound commitment to positive change, highlight the transformative power of leadership. These trailblazers are not only breaking boundaries within their...
It was an evening of spirited singing, dancing, lively percussion and an overall well-assembled show. It was performed to a full house at the Studio at the NMACC complex, Mumbai. The dance styles of Flamenco and Kalbelia are rarely witnessed in Mumbai. Throw in yet another style, the Kathak and it is an exotic threesome....
New Delhi (India), July 14: In the realm of dance, there are rare individuals who push the boundaries of tradition and create mesmerizing fusions that captivate audiences worldwide. One such artist is Kunal Om, a visionary flamenco dancer who has seamlessly integrated the vibrant art form with the rich melodies of Indian folk and Sufi music....
Kunal Om, who is a flamenco artist, dance performer, choreographer, conceptualise and actor is an empanelled artist with the International Dance Counsel, UNESCO. He is one of India’s few male Flamenco Dance performers with his ancestral roots from Rajasthan and brought up in Mumbai, with a versatile journey in performing arts for over 2 decades....
There seems to be an exciting new art form in the making ”“ and it is happening right in our midst in Mumbai. It is called Flamenco Kathaa but it is definitely not any sort of fusion, which at best is superficial. The story of its development is quite fascinating. Two seemingly diverse dance artists...
Kunal Om, arguably the first flamenco artist of India to have gone to Spain to learn the difficult form of dance, talks about his journey from Mumbai to Granada “Great dancers are great because of their passion,” said the great American modern dancer Martha Graham. The journey of dancer Kunal Om, from Mumbai to Granada...
