Een onvergetelijke avond waar passie en traditie elkaar ontmoeten - meer dan 70 flamencotalenten verlichten het podium in 't Zonnehuis in Tuindorp Oostzaan.
On June 14, the fourth edition is back, in the beautiful 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 live music:
Lucas Arango, Arturo Ramón, Vicente Santiago, Erminia Fernández Córdoba, Yota Baron, Juri Kuefner
Together with the teachers and their groups:
Claudia Karapanou, Gabriella Hazi, Miki Maria Vos, Pastora, Tamar Porcelijn, Yota Baron & Tiri Tiri Flamenco Choir, among others.
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, Yota Baron
Other teachers to be announced.
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
And the night doesn’t stop there…!
After the performance, stay with us for a Fiesta Rumbera y de Sevillanas—a flamenco party like no other! Dance into the night with the fabulous dancer Emilio Serrano, from Madrid, and his amazing drag singer, bringing explosive energy and joy to the stage. With an open bar and delicious food provided by Parallel, this afterparty promises to be a celebration of flamenco, freedom, and fiesta!
Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 14 at 18:00, and join us at Zonnehuis Amsterdam for an unforgettable night of flamenco in its purest and most joyful form!
Credits:
Idea, production: Yota Baron
Presentation: Tamar Porcelijn
Production assistant: Sophia Patsi
Production manager: Julian Planells
Sound design – arrangement: Laurens Voois
Videos: Lulu Lightning
Photos: Marjon Broeks
