Cristina Cazorla
Cristina Cazorla’s "Danzas Solemnes" represents the essence of the Spanish Escuela Bolera classical dance style.
Danzas Solemnes
Cristina Cazorla returns to the roots of Spanish dance to create ‘Danzas Solemnes’ (‘Solemn Dances’), a show dedicated to the beauty, aesthetics, technique, and essence of the Escuela Bolera and Spanish Dance.
“Danzas solemnes” (“Solemn Dances”) explores a series of scenes inspired by Spanish tradition, defined by classical and academic technical and stylistic lines. It features landscapes such as the elegance of Aranjuez, the Sabatini Gardens, and the Royal Palace of Madrid, and southern Spain as the essence of our character. It is this symbiosis of cultures, from the utmost solemnity to the strongest temperament, that defines ‘Danzas solemnes’ and, consequently, the characteristics of our cultural identity.
About Cristina Cazorla
Cristina Cazorla is a soloist with both the Sergio Bernal Dance Company and the Antonio Najarro Company. In 2016, she joined the Spanish National Ballet under the direction of Antonio Najarro, and she participated in the Prado Museum's 2020 and 2021 campaigns for International Tourism Day and Flamenco Day, respectively, as a dancer of the Escuela Bolera style.
Recipient of the Outstanding Dancer Award at the Tetuán District Choreography Competition in both 2019 and 2022, Cristina Cazorla continues to uphold the academic form of the Escuela Bolera in her personal projects while exploring its evolution toward contemporary movement and music.
Her work in this choreographic vein has earned her several distinctions, including:
First Prize for Solo Choreography at the Spanish Dance and Flamenco Choreography Competition in Madrid (2022).
Special Mention from the Jury for “reviving and preserving the academic technique and stylistic language characteristic of the traditional Bolero School,” and Second Prize for Group Choreography at the 28th Spanish Dance and Flamenco Choreography Competition in Madrid (2019).
She has received other awards such as:
First Prize in Spanish Dance at the 5th Spanish Dance and Flamenco Competition in Almería (2017).
Spanish Dance Prize at the City of Castellón Competition (2015).
