Qadar is a live flamenco music and dance theatre show presented by Flamenco Borealis and featuring Flamenco Borealis and guest artists. This production tells the story of one’s struggle with fate. Elaborate textures of world music and intricate choreographies woven in a rich tale, this work raises questions about the nature of destiny and fate.  It explores the role of good and bad omen in finding purpose and control in life. Qadar was the headliner show of the 2022 Borealis Flamenco festival and it premiered at the Broadway Theatre in Saskatoon on April 16, 2022. It was also presented in Victoria, BC, in July of 2022 part of the Victoria Flamenco Festival. A 20 minute condensed excerpt from Qadar was also showcased at the International Duende Flamenco Festival in Toronto in November 2023.

 

The artists

Flamenco Borealis is an internationally recognized flamenco music and dance company based in Saskatoon. 

Co-founders and artistic directors Lina Kazan and Daniel Regnier have worked in a variety of media.  Their work has been supported by SK Arts and the Canada Council for the Arts.  They continue to explore the vast possibilities of flamenco art.  Proud to bring top level flamenco to Saskatchewan audiences, they are actively involved in the Saskatchewan arts scene through performances, teaching and collaborations.  Their latest dance film Take My Hand was critically acclaimed in festivals around the world. 

 

For this performance, Flamenco Borealis artists are joined by a line up of talented local and international guest artists. 

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