To celebrate the 25th anniversary of her own dance company, Sara Baras pays tribute to the flamenco guitar virtuoso, Paco de Lucía. 

Vuela (meaning “fly”) is performed by Sara Baras together with 12 exceptional musicians and dancers. It takes audiences on a choreographic journey of 15 unique pieces across four acts revolving around a different word: Wood, Sea, Death and Fly. Vuela sets flamenco language in motion.

Celebrated for her lightning-fast footwork, intricate hand, arm and body movements, as well as her captivating stage presence and choreography, Sara Baras is known for being “a woman who can dance up not just a flamenco storm, but a hurricane” (The Guardian).

Hear Sara Baras talk everything flamenco, from her influences to her first memories of the genre in her episode of What Flamenco Means to Me.

Header image description: A dramatically backlit blue stage shows a row of flamenco performers in silhouette. Five female dancers in tiered, flowing dresses are stood between seven male musicians. The musicians are sat, each playing a hand drum. 

Header image © Sofia Wittert