María Pagés is renowned for her charismatic stage presence and innovative approach to flamenco. Pagés began her career as a member of the Antonio Gades Company, and in 1990, she established Compañia María Pagés. Since then, she has created a repertory that illustrates her mastery of traditional flamenco, and also her keen interest in other art forms, from theater to modern dance: Sol y sombra (1990), De la luna al viento (1994), El perro andaluz. Burlerías (1996), La tirana (1998), Flamenco Republic (2001), Ilusiones FM for the Spanish National Ballet (2002), Canciones, antes de una guerra / Songs, Before a War (2004), and Sevilla (2006). María Pagés and her company have performed at some of the most prestigious stages in the United States, England, France, Italy, Germany, Japan, Singapore, China, Taiwan, Israel, Egypt, Russia, Mexico, Honduras, and Spain. Pagés is the recipient of many international awards, including: Spain’s National Dance Award for Creation (2002) and National Choreography Award (1996), Italy’s Leonid Massine Award (2004) and Flamenco Award for Best Artist and Best Creator (2005), and four awards at the Biennale of Arte Flamenco.
[...] Betty wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptMaría Pagés is renowned for her charismatic stage presence and innovative approach to flamenco. Pagés began her career as a member of the Antonio Gades Company, and in 1990, she established Compañia María Pagés. Since then, she has created a … María Pagés and her company have performed at some of the most prestigious stages in the United States, England, France, Italy, Germany, Japan, Singapore, China, Taiwan, Israel, Egypt, Russia, Mexico, Honduras, and Spain. … Read the rest of this great post here Posted in Uncategorized on December 31st, 1969 | [...]