El Salamanca Centre for Performing Arts and Music (CAEM) The city is preparing to host one of the most unique offerings in contemporary Spanish dance: the dance performance 'Romance Sonámbulo', by the Antonio Najarro Company. The performance will take place this Saturday at 20:00 p.m., and is one of the weekend's most prominent cultural events in the city.
With a setup that combines dance, live music and Lorca's poetryThe piece is built around the creative universe of Federico García Lorca, revisiting some of his most enigmatic and poignant verses. The result is a theatrical journey that draws on the tradition of Spanish dance, but also seeks a contemporary language that resonates with the audience.
A theatrical tribute to the poetic universe of García Lorca
The title of the show takes as a reference one of the most famous romances of Gypsy Ballads by LorcaThe now mythical 'Romance sonámbulo'. This poem, which has been read, recited and sung for generations, serves as the backbone of the work, articulating a story full of symbolism, passion and tragedy.
The choreographic narrative is built upon this axis. a young smuggler wounded who seeks refuge in the home of his beloved, a Gypsy girl. Believing she has been abandoned, the young woman takes her own life and is found dead in a cistern, thus creating a tale of thwarted love and tragic fate. The choreography brings to the stage the tense and almost dreamlike atmosphere that pervades the poem.
Own Federico Garcia Lorca He described this romance as a work brimming with anecdote and drama, marked by a mystery that even he couldn't fully explain. This "poetic mystery" becomes the driving force of the show, which seeks to capture in movement that sense of enigma, more suggested than explicitly stated.
Far from being limited to the poem that gives the production its name, the proposal delves into Lorca's most "lunar" and mysterious periodencompassing everything from his early works in 'Libro de poemas' to his more mature compositions in 'Diván del Tamarit', the exhibition traces the artistic awakening of the Granada-born author and the splendor of his creative career.
The atmosphere of the show relies on recurring images in Lorca's work: the sound of water, the cisterns, the wells and the fountainsThese elements evoke both life and death, desire and absence. These symbols are integrated into the dramaturgy and set design, reinforcing the evocative nature of the production.
The influence of the three cultures and the diversity of Spanish dance
In the corpus of poems that inspires the piece, the presence of the three cultures that shaped Lorca's GranadaThe Hispano-Arabic, Jewish, and Christian traditions. The show captures this mix of roots and translates it into the bodies of the dancers, articulating a stage language where different traditions coexist.
This cultural richness allows for the development of a wide range of Spanish dance stylesThroughout the performance, there are flamenco passages, moments of stylized dance, references to the bolero school and even touches of contemporary dance, all intertwined with a foundation of classical technique that supports the proposal.
More than just a choreographic recital, 'Romance Sonámbulo' is presented as a dialogue between poetry, music and movementin which each discipline feeds the others. Lorca's verses function as an emotional compass, while dance gives physical form to the poet's images, and music envelops the viewer in a nocturnal and almost hypnotic atmosphere.
The result is a show that, without sacrificing technical rigor, opts for a contemporary reading of Lorca's legacybringing his work closer to new audiences without losing the link to tradition. The public thus encounters a recognizable Lorca, but filtered through the language of the contemporary stage.
The Antonio Najarro Company: fourteen dancers and original live music
At the forefront of production is the Antonio Najarro CompanyConsidered one of the leading companies in the Spanish dance scene, since its inception the company has been committed to showcasing new trends and renewing the repertoire of classical and stylized Spanish dance, always maintaining a high level of artistic rigor.
For this performance, the group arrives at the CAEM with a group of fourteen dancers Specializing in different styles: flamenco, stylized dance, escuela bolera, contemporary dance, and classical ballet. This diversity of profiles allows them to confidently tackle the blend of languages required for a piece like 'Romance Sonámbulo'.
One of the distinctive features of the proposal is the presence of original music performed live by a team of renowned musicians. The score has been specifically conceived for the show, accompanying and enhancing each choreographic sequence, reinforcing the dramatic rhythm of the work.
Since its inception in 2002, the company has developed seven large-format productionsThese include titles such as 'Tango Flamenco', 'Flamencoriental', 'Jazzing Flamenco', 'Suite Sevilla', 'Alento', 'Querencia', and 'La Argentina en París'. These creations have been presented on national and international stages, consolidating the group's trajectory and its ability to connect with very diverse audiences.
With 'Romance Sonámbulo', the band led by Antonio Najarro reinforces its line of work: merging tradition and innovation, reclaiming Spanish dance as a living and constantly evolving art, capable of engaging in dialogue with literature and other performing arts languages.
Practical details: opening hours, tickets and points of sale
The performance of 'Romance Sonámbulo' will take place This Saturday at 20:00 PM on the stage of the Center for the Performing Arts and Music, transformed for the occasion into a space where poetic words and dance share the spotlight.
Tickets for the show have gone on sale with three price ranges: 15, 20 and 25 eurosDepending on the area chosen within the venue, the organizers aim to make the event accessible to a wide range of audiences, from regular dancegoers to those experiencing this type of performance for the first time.
Those who wish to purchase their tickets may do so. in person at the Teatro Liceo box officeDuring normal business hours, or you can opt for online purchase through the official website. www.cityofculture.orgIt is recommended not to leave the arrangements until the last minute, given the interest the appointment is generating.
The CAEM's programming thus reinforces its commitment to Dance as an essential part of Salamanca's cultural offerings, bringing to the public productions that combine interpretive quality, artistic research and dialogue with the great names of literature in the Spanish language.
With all these elements—the power of García Lorca's poetry, the solidity of the Antonio Najarro Company, the mix of Spanish dance styles, and the original live music—'Romance Sonámbulo' presents itself as a A unique opportunity to enjoy a ballet inspired by tradition but with a modern perspective, which transforms the CAEM stage into a space where memory, mystery and shared emotion intersect with the audience.
