The
stomping of feet, the movements of the arms, the sway of the body, the hand
clapping. Before, I thought Flamenco is just a dance but then I found out it’s
not. To be able to dance that passionately, the beat of the music should flow
into the body’s dancer and absorb it. I never realized how wonderful Flamenco
is until I’ve watched it first-hand, special thanks to Doña Elena, the leading brand
of Mediterranean products in the Philippines as they brought the famed
Spanish dance group
Origen in Manila.
As
I watched them onstage, I can’t help but be awed and emotional while listening
to the
old and deep sound of the flamenco instruments bringing soul-baring music while
the Flamenco dancers passionately dance. This authentic flamenco performance is inspired
by the music of the legendary Paco de Lucia, a Spanish virtuoso flamenco guitarist,
composer and producer.
For me
one of the highlights of the show is the dramatic entrance of Cristina Carrasco.
We were so engrossed in the lively music being performed onstage until I
noticed the girl covered in shawl slowly making her way up the stage. She stand
motionless for like a few seconds, then she begin to move in tune with the
music. With a steady beat of hand clapping, she began the passionate dance with
fierce stomping that goes louder and faster.
Special
mention also to Javier Serrano. Usually it’s the women who are most noticeable
during a dance, but he held its own with his heart-thumping performances.
It’s
a night that I won’t forget for a long time. Truly amazing and as authentically
Meditarranean and Spanish culture as you can get. A heritage that a brand like
Dona Elena represent.
For
those who want healthy and tasty dishes, Dona Elena’s arsenal of products can
enhance your dishes with their olive oil, olives, capers, pastas and anchovies.
They
are the number one brand of olive oil in the market. Their brand of Olive oils has
this irresistible aroma with high levels of anti-oxidants like polyphenols and
oleic acid and guaranteed made from 100 % pure olive oil from Spain.
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