The Israeli Flamenco Dance Company | Ba'alot

For details and purchase, the new show by the Israeli Flamenco Dance Company brings to the stage the Canaanite spirit flowing from the stories of local goddesses, which played a significant role in the pantheon of gods that the Hebrew Bible drew considerable inspiration from. The show will connect the ancient history of Israel with flamenco culture, which many of its people see as a religion in every respect. Before becoming a modern artistic genre, flamenco, originating from Gypsy-Spanish folklore, was a component of ceremonial rituals that included gatherings in small, crowded spaces, singing and playing, prayer and dance. Over the years, flamenco has developed into a language understood and known only to its practitioners, as a kind of secret religion. Each flamenco rhythm has its own name, role, and characteristics, which give it the status of a living, independent, and creative entity, linking it to a specific aspect of human life. Similarly, the gods and goddesses from Canaanite mythology represent an embodiment of different aspects of human culture and nature, making them metaphorical entities with eternal significance. The contemporary hymns written by Assi Mishulam and composed by Talia Yona Kliger are accompanied by the choreography of Michal Nathan, who connects the various flamenco rhythms to the archetypal meanings of the songs, turning the project into a significant and allegorical creation for our times.

Artistic direction and choreography: Michal Nathan

Texts for the hymns: Assi Mishulam

Composition: Talia Yona Kliger

Singing: Yael Horowitz and Talia Yona Kliger

Dancing: Israeli Flamenco Dance Company

Lighting design: Yaakov Barsi

Costumes: Veronica Shur

Show management: Orna Grez

Supported by the Lottery Council for Culture and Art.