A combination of contemporary and tradition, feel the creative force of Flamenco
Unearth the hidden side of creation – that quiet, personal space where ideas are born. CREAVIVA explores what it feels like to create: the loneliness, the waiting, the sudden spark of inspiration, and the unpredictable journey from first thought to finished work.
Through dance, live music, and poetry, six artists bring to life nine ancient Greek muses each with their own link to the act of creation: learn (Urania), narrate-listen (Calliope), love-seduce (Erato), pray (Polyhymnia), dance (Terpsichore), play (pure music, Euterpe), remember-tell (Clio), laugh-cry (emotions, Melpomene and Thalia). These symbols of creativity and the arts are given a new voice through flamenco and folk traditions.
By renowned flamenco dancer and choreographer Rafaela Carrasco, known for her approach that is contemporary yet still honours tradition, the piece is co-directed by Antonio Ruz, with texts by Álvaro Tato and music by acclaimed composers. An ode to inspiring feminininity, CREAVIVA blends past and present in a powerful reflection on what it means to be an artist today.
Part of Flamenco Festival 2026
Header image description: A female flamenco dancer mid-movement with one hand on her hip and her head proudly facing the sky. She wears a white dress with lots of large ruffles on the skirt. Behind the dancer are musicians two singers, a percussionist and a guitarist. They sit in front of a white backdrop.
Header image © Jean-Louis Duzert
With a deeply emotional and well-constructed choreography, the Sevillian not only manages to evoke memories, but also to highlight feminine strength in the face of adversityEXPOFLAMENCO
Who is Rafaela Carrasco?
Rafaela Carrasco is an award-winning flamenco dancer and choreographer known for her bold, contemporary vision of the art form. After founding her own company in 2002 – the same year she won top honours at Spain’s National Choreography Competition – she has built a celebrated career blending flamenco’s deep roots with modern, conceptual approaches to dance.
A student of Matilde Coral and Mario Maya, Carrasco has worked with major figures such as Belén Maya, Israel Galván and Antonio Canales. From 2013 to 2016, she served as Artistic Director of the Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía, and teaches internationally and at prestigious institutions like Madrid’s Conservatorio Superior de Danza.
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