dance/physical theatre review

Venezuela Viva

Las Lizarraga Dance Company (Venezuela)

Passionately performed, 'Venezuela Viva' is a true celebration of the Venezuelan people. The enchanting choreography is accompanied by flamenco, castanets and, more unusually, history: not just a spectacle, this show informs the audience about a flourishing community and how it came together from different corners of the world, through authentic touches such as a live band and Spanish vocals. Projected images of the breathtaking landscape complement the beautifully costumed dancers perfectly, depicting the passage of a waterfall to the tranquillity of a lake. It's hard to keep up with the footwork involved in this piece, and left me personally concluding that these women must have ankles of steel. A truly mesmerising show, with a well-earned standing ovation.

Venue 150 @ EICC, 3-23 Aug (not 10, 17), 5.20pm, prices vary, fpp 123

tw rating: 4/5

published: Aug-2009

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