User:Flamencoireland

Flamenco around Ireland

Flamenco has a small but growing community in Ireland. There are classes in Dublin, Galway and Limerick with groups like Sólo Flamenco and Aires Flamencos

Shows that have taken place around the country include:

Spraoi 2008 (Sólo Flamenco)

Dun Laoghaire Festival of World Cultures 2007 & 2008 (Sólo Flamenco)

St Patricks Festival (Aires Flamencos)

Sólo Flamenco have brought over dancers like Felipe de Algeciras, Christina Hall, David Lozano to bring flamenco to the public.

There are also a number of flamenco guitarists around Ireland, namely Lucas Gonzalez (Argentina), Daniel Byrne (Ireland), Paco Arrastro (Spain).

Artists like guitarist Tomatito, Carmen Cortes, Juan Martin, Paco Pena, Ojos de Brujo, Elbicho have travelled to Ireland to perform at various venues around the country.