“Baras is one of the world’s great divas, a superstar who transcends genres; a performer whose anguished concentration is so perpetually etched into her face that the occasional smile lights up the stage like a lighthouse beacon.”
– BachTrack
“Her celebrated footwork—fast, fierce and controlled—can distil right down to the drilling of a lone woodpecker; it can be as threatening as a military drumbeat, as delicate as a patter of rain.”
– The Guardian
“The power and fluency of her movement is mesmeric. The warmth of her personality is infectious. She utterly owns the stage.”
– The Guardian
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of her own dance company, world renowned flamenco artist Sara Baras pays tribute to Spanish guitar virtuoso, Paco de Lucia (1947 – 2014), who left a revolutionary influence on flamenco music with his work.
Paco de Lucia was one of Spain’s greatest guitarists, pushing the boundaries and opening the doors of flamenco music to the world. His technical prowess, innovative compositions, and ability to blend traditional flamenco with other musical genres has evolved and popularised flamenco, empowering its relevance and vibrancy for future generations.
Conceived from the respect, passion and love both artists shared, Vuela is performed by Sara Baras together with 14 exceptional musicians and dancers, and brings audiences a choreographic journey of 15 unique pieces within four acts: Wood, Sea, Death and Fly. With each piece revolving around a specific word, Vuela is a fascinating itinerary which sets flamenco language in motion.
Celebrated for her lightning-fast footwork, intricate hand, arm and body movements, as well as her captivating stage presence choreography, Sara Baras is known for being “a woman who can dance up not just a flamenco storm, but a hurricane” (The Guardian). Her latest creation Vuela has toured the world to critical acclaim and now arrives in Singapore, marking the celebrated artist’s return to Esplanade since 2016.
This production is part of da:ns focus – Salero Flamenco, a weekend which embraces the passion, soul and fervour of flamenco dance performed by some of the best musicians and dancers worldwide, while also engaging with flamenco practitioners and aficionados in Singapore.
- Admission Age: 6 and above.
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Artist Information
Sara Baras
Sara Baras celebrates an illustrious flamenco career performing in international dance circles with long running sold-out performances. She was initially trained by maestros Ciro and Manolete and her most important maestro, her mother Concha Baras. Having conquered world stages with artistry of the highest calibre, Baras set up Ballet Flamenco Sara Baras in 1998, and has since choreographed 17 productions which toured in all five continents. She is a multiple award-winning artist who has won the Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance (2020), the Grande Médaille de Vermeil de la Ville de Paris (2009), Giraldillo de Oro for best artistic direction of Carmen at the Flamenco Biennal (2009) as well as Spain’s Andalusia Gold Medal (2024) and National Dance Award (2003). Baras’ work extends into acting for film and television. She also works on projects for charities and social causes.
When
10–11 January, 20:00.
Age
6+
Price
from: 32 SGD
Telephone number
+65 6828 8377
Links
Address
Singapore1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981
How to get there?
By Bus:
Bus Stop No. 02061 (The Esplanade)
Buses stop outside Esplanade Mall entrance along Raffles Avenue. Bus service numbers 36, 56, 70M, 75, 77, 97, 97e, 106, 111, 133, 162M, 171, 195, 531, 700A, 857, 960, 961, 1N, 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N, 6N, NR1, NR2, NR5, NR6, NR7, NR8
Bus Stop No. 02111 (Esplanade Bridge)
Buses stop along Esplanade Drive. Bus service numbers 10, 57, 70, 128, 162, 196, 531, 652, 656, 660, 700, 850E, 868, 951E, 971E
By MRT:
City Hall MRT (North-South (red) or East-West (green) line)
Esplanade MRT (Circle Line)
By Taxi:
The taxi stand is located at the entrance to Esplanade Mall along Raffles Avenue.