Jose Porcel
Ballet Flamenco

Monday, November 3, 2008, 8pm

José Porcel was born in Sevilla, and at the age of thirteen began dancing Andalucian folkloric dances and flamenco in cultural centers in Valencia. He began his dance studies at 16 with the master Martín Vargas. In 1992 he directed and performed in his first flamenco company, in the Expo de Sevilla.

In December 1999 Mr. Porcel danced as soloist in the company of Rafael Aguilar, interpreting the Torero in “Carmen” during a major tour of Germany and Switzerland.

In 2000 he danced as soloist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, under the direction of maestro Héctor Zaraspe.

In this same year he was contracted as the first dancer in the Compańía Espańola de Antonio Márquez, performing on tour around the world and at the Ópera de París for over 20 sold-out performances, followed by a critically acclaimed tour of the United States during the 2001-2002 season.

Single tickets go on sale September 2, 2008

Flamenco. Jose Porcel, La Chispi


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