Songs from A Sinking Ship

The performance depicts a supernatural struggle of ego and redemption sparked by a siren’s warning during a voyage, using flamenco art to reveal the crew’s inner conflicts as they face their fate through music and dance amid thunder.

Songs from A Sinking Ship

• On Friday, March 28 at 7:30 pm. Buy tickets.
• On Saturday, March 29 at 7:30 pm. Buy tickets.
• On Sunday, March 30 at 2 pm. Buy tickets.
• Original concept by Yvonne Zhang. Co-created and directed by José Maldonado, with artistic direction by Isabel del Día and Marina Elana.
• Featuring the following artists: Marina Elana, Juan José Amador, Eugenio Iglesias, Carlos Menchaca, Teresa Hernández, Reyes Martín, and El Torombo.

Songs from A Sinking Ship tells the story of a mysterious siren’s warning that triggers a series of events, transforming a routine voyage into a supernatural battle between ego and redemption, expressed through flamenco art. As thunder strikes, the ship veers off course, compelling the crew to confront their inner struggles or risk being lost to the depths. Within this framework, the flamenco experience aims to narrate a fantastical story from a traditional perspective, where music and dance lead to the mythical.

Flamenco Arts International

Flamenco Arts International is a women-founded organization based in San Francisco, with roots in New York City and Spain. It is dedicated to honoring the legacy of flamenco while exploring its future. The organization aims to create innovative experiences by integrating technology with a diverse community of passionate artists, bridging tradition and evolution within the art form.

The organization supports flamenco artists, promotes cross-cultural exchange, and explores new ways to showcase the history and future of flamenco. Its aim is to create meaningful connections through flamenco, ensuring its relevance and growth for generations to come.

Founders Marina Elana and Isabel del Día have over 20 years of experience in the flamenco world. During this time, they developed a close friendship and became active members of a global flamenco community that significantly shaped their identities. By combining their expertise as dancers, choreographers, educators, and community builders, they established Flamenco Arts International. Their approach emphasizes amplifying diverse perspectives, supporting artists, and blending various artistic mediums to present the history and future of flamenco in innovative ways.