If you are a lover of the fantastic flamenco and you are looking for a enjoyable evening out watching some of the best in Andalucia then you should head for the Alameda Theatre in Malaga.

Following a successful run of several months last year a new version of ‘Málaga Flamenco Pasión’ (Málaga Flamenco Passion), began a new run in February this year and will continue until 26 May

The show is the work of the renowned flamenco dancer and choreographer Paco Mora and this new version is aimed at tourists mainly.

The new version of the show is a shorter version of the original lasting just under an hour. It is intended that the show is a high quality introduction to flamenco singing and dancing while they are enjoying their visit to Andalucia.

In the show the seven artists perform to the main ‘palos’ (flamenco styles) in Málaga Province while the audience enjoys the fantastic music and dance accompanied with a glass of fine Spanish wine

Below is a brief description of Palos

There are over 50 different palos flamenco, although some of them are rarely performed. A palo can be defined as musical form of flamenco. Flamenco songs are classified into palos based on several musical and non-musical criteria such as its basic rhythmic pattern, mode, chord progression, form of the stanza, or geographic origin. The rhythmic patterns of the palos are also often called compás. A compás (the Spanish normal word for either time signature or bar) is characterised by a recurring pattern of beats and accents.

So if you love flamenco or you want to learn more then contact the theatre box office.

There is going to be one show a week starting at 7pm every Monday

Alameda Theatre
C/ Córdoba, 9
MÁLAGA
All Mondays through 26 May 2008 (No show on 7 April.)
Ticket reservations: 95 257 64 28 - 645 901 224 - Theatre box office
Ticket prices: 25 euros (half price for children aged 6 to 12; free admission for children under 6)