Amargo is without a doubt one of the best-known flamenco dancers and choreographers, critically acclaimed for bringing flamenco into the 21st century. He has trained with Flamenco legends such as Alejandro Granados, Ciro, Manolete, El Güito, Antonio Canales and Adrián Galia, Rafael Amargo was able to complete this training with his experience as a solo dancer in the dance companies of Antonio Canales, El Güito, Luisillo, María Rosa, Mario Maya, Rafael Aguilar, La Chunga and in Karine Saporte´s contemporary dance company.
Rafael Amargo founded his Flamenco Company ten years ago, and since then, he has worked in the most important Theaters, Festivals and Shows Worldwide. He has also received 4 Max Awards (Highest distinction of the Spanish Scenic Arts): two awards as Best Dancer and Best Dancing Show for “AMARGO”, one Best Dancer Award for “EL AMOR BRUJO”, the Best Dancer Award for “POETA EN NUEVA YORK, and also the POSITANO LEONIDE MASSINE AWARD (Highest Dance distinction in Italy), granted to the most important world dancers.
On 24th and 25th of January Amargo presents ÍNTIMO in Abu Dhabi, a flamenco performance which unites the most purist elements of his art with the contemporary style he is famous for. Rafael Amargo is set to create an absolutely intimate, magical experience that will take you straight to the heart of Flamenco: pure, passionate and memorable.
WHERE: Emirates Palace Auditorium
WHEN: 24 and 25 January 2010
HOW: Tickets can be purchased from www.timeouttickets.com and Emirates Palace in the lounge, ground floor, main entrance.Online purchased ticket collection available before the show. Ticket price are: 250 AED (VIP), 150 AED (regular) 100 AED (Balcony) Timing: 8:30 pm, doors open at 8 pm.
