Amsterdam - Flamenco Students Gala

Third Edition Flamenco Gala – at Zonnehuis Amsterdam

Friday, May 31 | Starts at 19:00

On May 31, the Flamenco Gala celebrates its third edition, this time in the breathtaking Zonnehuis Theater in Amsterdam—a monumental venue built in the iconic style of the Amsterdam School.

This annual event brings flamenco dance and singing talents from across the Netherlands in an evening filled with passion, rhythm, and artistic expression.

Expect an evening-long program full of original flamenco choreographies, presented by both emerging and seasoned talents, aged 7 to 70, and accompanied by top-tier live flamenco music.

Leading names in Dutch flamenco

A lineup of renowned flamenco artists will perform the live music:

Lucas Arango, Arturo Ramón, Erminia Fernández Córdoba, Yota Baron

Together with the teachers and their groups: Bart van Uden, Claudia Karapanou, Dilek Arslan, Gabriella Hazi, Jorinde Cielen, Miki Maria Vos, Pastora, Tamar Porcelijn, Yota Baron & Tiri Tiri Flamenco Choir

More than 70 participants from beginner to professional

This year, more than 70 students from flamenco schools in Amsterdam, The Hague, Eindhoven, Leiden, and Rotterdam will take the stage. The participants span all levels—from absolute beginners to professionals—and have spent the past year working on choreographies that reflect their personal journeys through flamenco.

Professional dancers and teachers will also perform, making this Gala a vibrant celebration of the flamenco community’s diversity and growth.

Featuring the Tiri Tiri Flamenco Choir

The Tiri Tiri Flamenco Choir, directed by Yota Baron, and founded in 2019 through Baron’s flamenco singing school, has become a staple of the Dutch flamenco scene, regularly performing at cultural events and festivals such as the Spanish Film Festival.

Participating teachers & their groups

The Gala showcases choreographies from the students of:

• Miki Maria Vos
• Claudia Karapanou
• Dilek Arslan
• Gabriella Hazi
• Tamar Porcelijn
• Pastora
• Jorinde Cielen

As part of the Gala, the outcome of the Interactive Flamenco Workshop in dance, guitar, singing, and cajón will also be presented. The workshop takes place on May 3, 4 & 9 and is organized by Flamenco Terremoto.

For more information and registration, click here: terremoto.nl

Message from Gala Hostess Yota Baron

The initiator and hostess of the Flamenco Gala, Yota Baron—a celebrated flamenco singer and teacher—shares:

“As a student, I always valued those rare moments of rehearsing with live musicians and fellow dancers. It’s a luxury we seldom experience. This Gala gives passionate talents—young and old—the chance to perform in a professional setting, connect, grow, and share their love of flamenco with a live audience.”
— Yota Baron, Flamenco Singer & Gala Founder

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Mark your calendar for Friday, May 31 at 19:00, and join us at Zonnehuis Amsterdam for an unforgettable night of flamenco in its purest and most joyful form!

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Credits:

Sound design - arrangement: Menno O. Levenbach

Productions Manager: Sami Ancieta Ballon (Chakanafilms)

Social Media: TS Digital Marketing