Andres Marin

THIS WAS BY FAR THE GREATEST SHOW!

Andres Marin is innovative, daring & crazy talented. I thought a riot was going to break out in the audience because his show was so bizzarre! Someone actually yelled out something like, "This is shit!" and the audience erupted with "SHHHHHH!" (Hahaha - I thought I was going to witness another fight at another show!) But he's strong enough of a dancer to carry a distinctly unique show like this.

Andres danced to a xylaphone for his 1st dance. It was like he was dancing out his crazy thoughts.

Then he had a very traditional bulerias with dancer Concha Vargas - who is revered here and considered pure Jerez flamenco. They danced to something that looked like a tuba but smaller - a euphonium. They danced together and it was a frenzy; she always produces a frenzy.

Then - the wildest one! - lit candles came out from both sides of the stage. There was a flamenco guitarist, a drummer like the little drummer boy, a clarinet player and then the euphonium - they were like a parade but standing still. He stepped out wearing white flamenco pants (the kind that ride up real high and have suspender straps attached) and no shirt and, lastly, he wore the Semana Santa penance hat - the one that looks like a dunce cap. He was revealing himself by showing literally more of himself, and he referenced his getting penance for his sins (they wear those kkk looking outfits here during Semana Santa to hide their identities when they ask for penance.) The final thing he did was use crash cymbals while he danced, like those vintage wind up monkeys with cymbals. It was so good. Here's a photo from the show that was in the paper:

As his final act of the whole show he hammered on an anvil and then slowly carried the heavy thing across the stage as the lights faded out.

WOULD YOU BELIEVE HE RECEIVED A STANDING OVATION?! I was so glad but shocked. He is hands down the coolest guy in flamenco.

This show was so artistic - it made you think - and it was extremely personal and revealing. Also it was a gorgeous theatrical show - perfect for a theater of that size. I LOVED IT and Andres Marin remains the most progressive and exciting flamenco dancer of our time...in my humble opinion.