Photo : Martin Argyroglo
"FUGACES" by Aina Alegre - CCN de Grenoble & STUDIO FICTIF
Forget everything you thought you knew about traditional flamenco and prepare for a stage experience that shatters every expectation. This high-octane performance breathes new life into a legendary icon, blending raw rhythm with a bold, contemporary edge that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Expect a hypnotic, restless energy that redefines movement in the heart of the city.
Chaillot - Théâtre national de la Danse (Paris 16th)
About
Choreographer Aina Alegre presents "FUGACES" at Chaillot - Théâtre national de la Danse, a dynamic performance inspired by the legacy of dancer Carmen Amaya. Blending contemporary movement with reimagined flamenco elements, the piece features a miniature brass band and a deconstructed version of Ravel's Boléro. This one-hour production is suitable for audiences aged 12 and up and is performed in the 16th arrondissement. Tickets are available from 17 to 42 euros. It is a powerful exploration of rhythm and memory, directed by the head of the Grenoble Choreographic Center, inviting spectators into a world of raw energy and artistic reinvention.
Carmen Amaya could only haunt the imagination of Aina Alegre, a prolific choreographer currently heading the Centre chorégraphique de Grenoble. But in Aina Alegre's work, nostalgia gives way to modernity, that of La Amaya—a gypsy woman whom Hollywood courted, a strong woman in a man's world, a myth against her will. FUGACES lives up to its title, a work playing with rhythm, summoning a miniature brass band on stage or unfolding a round, vest open on the chest or a skirt panel over trousers to keep certain flamenco folklore at a distance. More than once, the show draws us into a fiesta, the dancers subverting the typical flamenco floor strikes or arched poses. For Aina Alegre, Carmen Amaya is a "revenant," a kind of benevolent ghost guarding this production of wild energy. From Ravel's Bolero, here deconstructed, to the projected images of Carmen Amaya, everything here makes sense. And causes a sensation.
Philippe Noisette
Duration: 1h
Category:
- Ages 12+
- Dance
Our take on this event
Bridging the gap between the past and contemporary expression, Aina Alegre’s "FUGACES" reconsiders the iconic figure of Carmen Amaya through a modern lens. Rather than relying on traditional nostalgia, the choreography utilizes a high-energy approach, subverting standard flamenco postures and percussive footwork. The performance is enriched by a miniature live band and a striking, deconstructed arrangement of Ravel's Boléro, creating a sensory experience that feels both urgent and timeless.
The event takes place at Chaillot - Théâtre national de la Danse, located at 1, place du Trocadéro et du 11 novembre. Performances run from Wednesday, February 24, 2027, to Saturday, February 27, 2027. Shows on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday start at 19:30 and conclude at 20:30. The final performance on Saturday takes place from 17:00 to 18:00. The total running time is one hour.
Suitable for guests aged 12 and older, tickets for this production are priced between 17 and 42 euros. Attendees will witness a unique dialogue between projected imagery and live dance, capturing the spirit of Carmen Amaya through a lens of bold, physical storytelling.
