Cia Marco Flores Rayuela
Rayuela, a Spanish word for the children’s game of hopscotch, is the title of a new dance work created by flamenco sensation Marco Flores. The piece is inspired by Argentine writer Julio Cortázar’s stream-of-consciousness novel of the same name, a celebrated “antinovel” that can be read out of sequence and is noted for its multiple endings. The protagonist of the novel is always searching for elusive answers.
A winner of the National Flamenco Award in his home country of Spain, Flores celebrates the first 20 years of his career in this piece that is a metaphor for his life. One of the top male flamenco dancers of his generation, he is known as a fiery performer with impeccable technique, who incorporates elements of contemporary and tap dance to expand the possibilities of what flamenco can be. Flores is joined by two renowned musicians: singer Alfredo Tejada and guitarist José Tomás Jiménez. Francisco López is the director and dramaturge.