VIVA! | Manuel Liñán Compañía | IX Flamenco Biënnale 2023

12 dec 2023 - Amare, Den Haag | IX Flamenco Biënnale Nederland Part 2 12.12-17.12.2023

VIVA!, the latest show by the internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer Manuel Liñán, features six strong (wo)men who merrily subvert traditional flamenco codes. Dressed in the traditional bata de cola (long skirt with a train), mantón (shawl), and peineta (comb) the dancers playfully transition between gender roles.

Never has moving between genders been so light-hearted and powerful as in this performance. A flamenco playground where the vital primal power of flamenco is celebrated with unbridled enthusiasm. ¡VIVA! is an exuberant cry for freedom of movement, an expression of the body's polyphony. A candid tale about queer identity in the flamenco world. Bursting with joie de vivre and rhythms.

direction, choreography
Manuel Liñán

dance, choreography
Manuel Liñán, Manuel Betanzos, Jonatán Miro, Miguel Heredia, Víctor Martin, Yoel Vargas

stage advice
Alberto Velasco

music
Francisco Vinuesa, Victor Guadiana, Kike Terrón

musical advice
David Carpio, Antonio Campos

guitar
Francisco Vinuesa 

cante
David Carpio y Antonio Campos

violin
Victor Pitarch Pronk “Guadiana”

percussion
Kike Terrón 

light design
Alvaro Estrada

sound design
Enrique Cabañas

costume design
Yaiza Pinillos

styling
Mauro Gastón

shoes
Arte Fyl

production
Compañía Manuel Liñán

with support of
Teatros del Canal

executive producer
Ana Carrasco, Peineta Producciones

video
Felix Vazquéz