International flamenco stars Jairo Barrull and Manuela Vargas premiere ‘Dos Ramas’ in the UK.

CHELMSFORD, U.K. - March 19, 2013 - PRLog -- ‘Dos Ramas’ is a show that represents two different gypsy flamenco styles that were pioneered by Ramón Barrull and Isidro Vargas.  Jairo Barrull, son of Ramón and Manuela Vargas, daughter of Isidro continue in their fathers footsteps proudly upholding the family tradition.  Seville was one of the birth places of flamenco and it is a widely accepted opinion amongst gypsies in Seville that there are three main gypsy dance schools in Seville that specialise in the ‘macho style’.  Isidro Vargas and Ramón Barrull are two of those schools, who both have unique styles and are followed by many young dancers today.  

Jairo Barrull, an internationally successful gypsy flamenco dancer from Seville, Spain, has been performing since he was 7 years old.  His family are the well-known ‘Los Negros de Ronda’, whose artistic legacy stems back to the 19th century.  Jairo has performed in prestigious theatres all over the world including the Dansens Hus, Stockholm,  the Theatre Avenida, Argentina, the Alte Oper of Frankfurt, the Orchestre National de Lyon Auditorium as well as a performance at the Vatican for the Pope John Paul II when has was just 13 years old.  In 2003 Jairo performed at the Berliner Philharmonie, where the German press repeatedly declared him ‘The Hope of Dance’.  

Manuela Vargas has danced in prestigious flamenco festivals all over the world such as La Bienal de Sevilla, the Flamenco Festival de Jerez and the Festival Flamenco de Mont de Marsan, France.  Manuela has performed with many great flamenco icons including her auntie Angelita Vargas, La Farruca and La Faraona amongst others.  Recent show appearances include Los Farrucos’ show ‘Las Gitanas’.  Manuela Vargas displays a gypsy deep-rooted flamenco dance, and above all she shows a real feminine style.  Her powerful racial and majestic style is unique.  This will be Manuela’s first appearance in the United Kingdom.

Jairo Barrull press reviews:

‘He has a keen sense of play, above all in the vivid way he crosses his feet rapidly’

The New York Times

‘An artist so remarkably accomplished and even elegant at every moment’

Los Angeles Times

‘Jairo Barrull is the show’s take-no-prisoners young firebrand’

The Boston Globe

Manuela Vargas  press reviews:

‘One of the greatest dancers of the last thirty years’

Sud Ouest

‘ ..turns the simplest pivot into a matter of gathering focus and contemplation’

Eva Yaa Asantewaa

To tell the story of their artistic heritage that has evolved during several generations by way of gypsy flamenco dance forms, Jairo and Manuela will be joined by first class gypsy musicians from Andalucía including flamenco singers: David El Galli, Manuel Malena and flamenco guitarist Eugenio Iglesias.

For more info about Dos Ramas please visit: www.jairobarrull.com/dosramas.html

12/9/13 – The Chelmsford Civic Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex  7.45pm.  Tickets £15.50 Concessions:£13.50  http://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/theatres

13/9/13 – Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham Surrey  8pm.  Tickets £16 Concessions:£14
http://www.farnhammaltings.com