Jhoely Triana Flamenco
Arboles (Trees)
Photo: Juan Contreras
Jhoely Triana, born in Colombia, is a Vancouver based flamenco dancer and choreographer. Jhoely trained at the Goh Ballet Academy, completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Contemporary Dance at Simon Fraser University, and at Al Mozaico Flamenco Academy. Since 2016, she has performed at the Victoria Flamenco Festival, Vancouver International Flamenco Festival, the Dance Centre's 12 Min Max and Open Stage, Vines Festival, New Works Summer Series, the Kitsilano Showboat and various community events and showcases. Jhoely's work emphasizes connection to audience through authenticity of emotion and vulnerability.
Arboles (Trees)
Arboles (Trees) is an outdoor, site-responsive work featuring flamenco dance and music in a contemporary urban setting to express current themes such as changing times, perseverance and finding hope. The work uses the metaphor of trees to represent how we must honour our roots and gather strength from our past to reach new heights so that we can share our lived experiences with our community and spread the seeds of empathy and compassion.
Performance History
Vines Festival- Aug 9, 2022
Vancouver International Flamenco Festival- Sep 3, 2022
BC Culture Days - Oct 12, 2022
Mozaico Flamenco Salon Series - Nov 6, 2022
Project Details
Project created by: Jhoely Triana
Key Collaborators:
Jhoely Triana - Dancer/ Choreographer
Peter Mole - Composer / Guitarist
Maria Avila - Singer
Davide Sampaolo - Percussionist
Mentor - Oscar Nieto
Audience: General
Length in minutes: 35 min - Mixed program
Space required: This work is built for out-of-doors or alternate venues. Ideally, to be performed by trees, near stumps or on wooden surfaces
Preparation required: minimal time to set up and prepare floor spacing- 2 hours
General technical requirements: I provide the dance floor.
We would need a PA with two speakers (to plug into available power source or self powered by battery if no electricity available), three mics (SM57), three mic stands, two monitors and two chairs.
Availability: Spring of 2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons
Number of performers on tour including choreographer: 4
Number of support staff on tour: 1
Community Engagement Activities
Introduction to Flamenco lecture and dance class workshop
Intro to Flamenco - All Ages/Abilities (1-1.5 hour)
This class is tailored for anyone who wants to know more about flamenco but has never danced before. In this easy to follow class you will be introduced to the various elements of flamenco and will learn some basic steps and concepts such as hand and arm movement, hand clapping, marking steps and footwork. Come learn about flamenco so you can better appreciate it next time you watch it live or online
Contact: Jhoely Triana, jhoelytrianaflamenco@gmail.com
Website: Jhoely Triana Flamenco
Instagram: Jhoely Triana Flamenco
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