The first romantic travellers, probably our firsts tourists, left their mark in their writings of the suprise and enchantment produced, in them, by the exotism of a passionate and hospitable Andalucía, that had in flamenco a common denominator of the most authentic popular expression and different in respect to other peoples.
In it, as time went by, flamenco has passed by various states of 'gracia' until arriving at the actual moment of great diffusion and international and national recognition. More than 20 million tourists arrive at Andalucía every year attracted by different motivations, the sun and beach, golf, congresses, conventions, incentives, nature, monuments, gastronomy, rural world, health, etc.;and nearly all have a reference (although it may be vague) or even have lived (although not authentically) flamenco.
There are still very few who, in a illustrated and planned form, come to Andalucia to enjoy the flamenco tourism. It is our intention that those who wish to know flamenco in Andalucia by tourism, find in this site, ordered and varied references that help you know by a incipient form, of the great cultural and festive treasure, that flamenco supposes.
COMPANIA GITANA FAMILIA SANCHEZ CORTES
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Our family Sanchez - Cortez has presented flamenco for four generations in its purest form protecting it's history and traditions. As generations come and go flamenco will always be at the centre of our lives. It is the life we live, our life and we feel a need to transmit this to the others. Our show is a pure expression of ourselves from beginning to end. We present ourselves without artifice to allow our audiences to see us as we really are - genuine and free.
Company Sanchez Cortes:
Artistic Directors
Antonio de Veronica and Saray Cortes
Antonio de Veronica
Born in Malaga 1984. Began dancing aged 7. Later began touring at various theatres in Malaga province. Received dance tuition from established flamenco artists: Rafael Amargo, Antonio El Pipa, Doraya Clavijo, Marcos Flores, Rafael de Carmen and Juana Amaya. Antonio also teaches flamenco.
Saray Cortes Gimenez
Born in Barcelona 1982. Began her dancing career at age 5, receiving the lessons from her Mother, La Salinera, known for her artistic and tutoring achievements.
Received excellent reviews after performing at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, London. Later was First Dancer for two years at the Sala Exit Palace, Tenerife.
She continues her training in Seville with tuition and supervision from Manolo Betanzos and Soraya Clavijo.
Dancers
Antonio de Verónica, La Salinera, Triana Cortes and Saray Cortes. (All members of Familia Sanchez Cortes.)
Guitarists
Miguel Cortes, Israel Cortes
Drums/Cajon
Simon Flores
Violin
Arkaite
Singers
Chelo Soto
Events 2009/2010
1st August – Show in Benalamdena Bullring
21st August- Antonio de Veronica and Saray Cortes in Municipal Auditorium, Malaga
4th September –Fiesta in the Alcazaba Castle, Malaga
19th September – Event in Mallorca
16th of October- Event for the ‘Diputacion de Malaga’
25th October - Gala Awards, Estrella Costa del Sol
31st December-1st of January 2010 - Event in Marrakech
27th January - 3rd February - Flamenco Workshop in Germany
26th February- Event in Las Lagunas Theatre, Mijas ( Malaga)
5th March – Event in Marbella Theatre, (Malaga)
17th of April-Event in La Paz Theatre, Fuengirola (Malaga)
more information: https://www.antoniodeveronica.com