Crónica de un suceso (Chronicle of a Time that Was)

The city of Aventura is proud to partner with FUNDarte to bring this dynamic dance performance to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center as part of FUNDarte’s annual FL.Flamencos series co-presented with the Miami-Dade County Auditorium "Away From Home” series.

Produced by Spain Flamenco Arts, and created and choreographed by Rafael Ramírez, Crónica de un suceso (Chronicle of a Time that Was) is an examination and celebration of famed flamenco dancer and choreographer Antonio Gades (1936-2004). Gades stands out as an artist, a beacon, a unifying thread, and an undeniable protagonist, and we, his dedicated observers, aspire to draw him closer in each one of our performances. Gades is remembered for what he brought to flamenco and because of his contributions, flamenco has become what it is today.

He is the personification of a of a time that was, “Crónica de un suceso.”

“Crónica de un suceso” is not a biographical journey and does not aim to imitate Antonio Gades. The performance recalls the points of inflection in the impeccable road taken by Gades in which the language of flamenco dance crosses barriers towards the ultimate expression of the Avant Garde. It is his dance, and his concept of the art of flamenco that have come to be the body and soul of the 21st century. Rafael Ramírez has performed with the dance companies of Antonia Andrade, Carmen Mota, David Coria, Rafaela Carrasco and María Pagés.

He is also a featured artist at tablaos (flamenco venues) throughout Spain such as the El Corral de la Morería in Madrid. In 2025, he is again invited by Spain Flamenco Arts to tour the U.S. with the production of Crónica de un suceso (Chronicle of a Time that Was) which honors the artistry of the legendary dancer Antonio Gades.

Discount tickets available for CHILDREN up to 14 years old.