Spanish courses

1. Spanish Courses and Flamenco with Sara Baras in Bilbao
Flamenco is synonymous with colour, energy and joy and of course, dramatic and
exotic costumes. Spanish language students of Instituto Hemingway visiting Sara
Baras new performance were not disappointed. Reviews of Instituto Hemingway
Flamenco crosses boundaries and has an emotive impact on its spectators. People from
all cultures are attracted to this striking art form, just like our students from across the
world who come here, not only to learn the language but also to be immersed in the
Spanish culture.
The performance was divided into nine separate scenes which together created a new
and unforgettable show which paid homage to Saras ten year career and her evolution as
an artist.
Live music, an unbeatable dance troop, invited artists, the soberness of the scenery,
vibrant displays of colour, elegent costumes, the funtionality of the stage setting and
amazing flamenco were all features of this spectular performance which recaptures the
best of gypsy tradition.
Having seen the performance, a key and fundamental characteristic of the art of
flamenco is the emotional connection with the audience. Despite it being the the first
time we had all seen this artistic discipline, it awoke our emotions and touched our
hearts.